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Friday, August 29, 2014

Ronda Jones to teach indigo dyeing at Community Arts Center Sept. 13

HANCOCK -- Join fiber artist Ronda Jones and learn about the indigo dyeing process at the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock.

Instruction will include a brief overview of the history and chemistry of indigo dyeing, and instruction in techniques of bound resists. Students will then dye a fall scarf (provided) and are invited to bring one other item from home to dye (no bigger than an adult t-shirt). Please bring a pair of kitchen gloves and wear play clothes. Class is open to students age 10 and up.

Class happens from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Copper Country Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street in Hancock. Register by Sat., Aug. 30, for a discounted rate. Deadline to register is Saturday, Sept. 6.  Call 482-2333 for more information.

Fee: $60 if registered and paid by Aug. 30; after Aug. 30, $70.  Fee includes scarf and dye.

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