Register Online Now through August 24, 2025. Class Cancelled
Join us for Rainbow Tie Dye with Kilikina.
In this class, 10 distinctly different tie dyeing techniques will be introduced.
Participants will learn how to do different styles, then select the ones they like would like to use on their shirt/cotton items.
Students may bring up to 5 selected white or light colored (tan, yellow, light blues and pink) items. When dyed. Shirts may have silkscreened designs on them already. When dyed, the design will still show through.
Suggested items that can be dyed:
- White shirts
- Baby onesies
- Flour sack dishcloths
- Dog bandanas
- Drawstring Bags
- Bucket hats
- Pillowcases
*Do not bring sweatshirts or sheets, as they take up too much dye. Items must be 100% cotton! The dyes will not bond to polyester.
Fiber reactive dyes will be used to create rainbow themed shirts. Other color combinations may be also be created according to the wishes of each participant.
Participants will learn how to:
1) Presoak items in soda ash solution
2) Tie up cotton items in different styles
3) Dye items
For best results items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.
What to Bring:
- Up to (5)100% cotton items to dye
- Waterproof apron or apron you don’t mind getting stains on
- Dishwashing gloves (up to elbows if possible)
- Old towels or absorbent material such as t shirts to serve as rags.
- Personal snacks and drinks
- Gallon sized ziplock bags to transport the wet items.
- $50 supply fee (cash preferred)
What to Wear:
Dark colored clothing and footwear that you wouldn’t mind getting a splash of color on
About the Instructor:
Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Kilikina 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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