Register Online Now through January 18, 2024.
Join us for Tie Dye "Color Boost" with Kilikina.
Wondering what to do with beloved, well-worn WHITE OR LIGHT COLORED t-shirts that have stains or marks? Or, do you want to tie dye various items as unique presents for your friends, partners, or grandchildren?
Kilikina, owner of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii will present various resist /tie dying techniques, as well as ice dying,
Participants may bring up to five shirts (or any items equalling the area of 5 shirts) to dye. Non-toxic fiber reactive reactive dyes will be used. Please do not bring sweatshirts/hoodies or thick cotton fabrics as they take up a large amount of dye.
Items must be 100% cotton for best results.
Examples of items:
- t-shirts
- pillowcases
- bucket hats
- onesies
- dishcloths
- drawstring bags
Students will color the items in class. Students will rinse, wash and dry out their finished pieces at home.
There will be an additional supply fee of $30 payable to the instructor on the day of class. The supply fee includes: Ice (for ice dye), fiber reactive dyes (various colors), soda ash fixative, rubber bands, 2 pairs of plastic exam gloves, foil, plastic container.
What to bring;
- Supply fee (cash preferred) in a labeled envelope.
- (5) 100% cotton item you want to color
- (5) ziploc bags
- (1) dishwashing gloves
- (1) water resistant apron
- (1) small, medium or large bucket
**Wear any clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny color splashed on, and old comfortable shoes. It’s best to leave jewelry such as rings and bracelets at home.
About the Instructor:
Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Christine Ho is a passionate artist. She started experimenting with tie dye and Japanese shibori techniques in 2018 as a color theory lesson for her high school art students. She loves how making and wearing tie dye apparel makes people happy!
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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"How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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