Vat Dye/Discharge Class for Adults
This is a 33 hour class suitable for adults (age 16 or above), to be held over 5 weekdays.
Syllabus for Vat Dye Class
Learn to print with vat dye/discharge paste onto cotton and silk fabrics.
Topics:
- Mix the dye/discharge paste
- Print with found objects and/or natural materials
- Make a printing block
- Set the dyes and clean fabrics
- Safety concerns
Handouts:
- Paste recipe
- Sources for supplies
Materials: You will need some non-consumable materials for this class including a small particles respirator, rubber gloves, and a wood burning tool with various nibs (available at hobby stores). Materials fee for consumable materials. Bring a range of dyed cotton and silk fabrics if you already have them. You could use printed fabrics as well as solids. The dyes used would have to be dischargable to work. If you don't have fabrics, they will be included in the materials fee.