Ice Dying

Explore a wonderful way to dye cellulose (plant-based) fabrics without mixing or weighing dyes. You will use two different ice dye methods (“on the rack” and “in the muck”) and learn dozens of ways to manipulate your fabric and garments before applying dye. You will also receive in-depth information about the chemistry of the dyes, folding patterns, how the dye colors “split” and ways to control/combine them, strategies for scaling up to production dyeing, and how to create your ice dye set-up (affordably!) at home. Last but not least, you will receive washout instructions so that you know how to finish your beautifully dyed fabrics once they get home and the ice has melted. An infinite variety of fabulous results await!

Jessica Kaufman is the owner and founder of Asheville, North Carolina’s WAXON Batik & Dye Studio. With a Master’s in Crafts Education and a Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts Education, Jessica brings a unique mix of creativity, expertise, and energy to her classes. She teaches knitting, ice dyeing, tie dyeing, batik, and Shibori both in-person and online, and her classes are known for being engaging, well-paced, and packed with invaluable insights.

$85 – $102

Additional Supply Fee: None. The $30 supply fee is included in the cost of the class.

Scholarship Available: No.

Level: Open to all skill levels

Minimum Number of Students: 10 by February 23, 2025
Maximum Number of Students: 25

Required Supplies:

• Up to six cellulose items for dying. Visit What Can We Dye? for details.
• Apron.
• Gloves.
• Note-taking materials.

Class Schedule: The class will be in person at the SEFAA Center from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025.