Dyeing Wool Braids the Easy Way with Christine Schneider

Create your very own personal dyed braids by learning four different dye application techniques.  Each will have different effects and different color blending.  On the second dye day we will test what we created by spinning or felting samples.  Pick your favorite and then dye a full 4 oz braid using your favorite technique.  You will dye a total of 8 oz., enough for a future project.      

Skill Requirements:  Beginning to advanced spinning or felting or any other fiber technique that uses wool top

Nov. 1 & 2, 2025      10:00 AM - 4:00 PM     

Location:  Lamms End Studio - 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO

Registration Fee:  $170

Materials Fee to be paid to instructor: $35

Materials Provided by Instructor: 

• All dyes and auxiliaries
• Fiber
• Handouts

Participant materials/equipment to bring (Day 1):

• Materials fee $35

Participant materials/equipment to bring (Day 2):

• Scissors
• Your favorite method of working with fiber:  Spinning wheel or drop spindle, felting tools

Instructor Bio: 

"I can’t remember not working with fibers.  I began by teaching myself to knit in 6^th grade.  I was exposed to weaving in 8th grade when I went to camp.  In high school we had a fabulous arts program where I learned to spin and really learned about weaving.  From there I followed my dreams and started creating on my own.  I am primarily self-taught, which gave me the freedom to experiment with colors and techniques.  I began dyeing wools for my own sweaters around 1978 and ran with it over the years.  There are so many different techniques using fiber and dyes that I could do only that for my entire life.  

"I will usually plan my project first and then create the dye technique to accomplish what I envision.  Experimentation is the key to growth and continued color play makes me happy." -- Christine Schneider

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