Dye noir‑punk luxury with the Moonlight Bard. Deep purples, blacks, and greys on premium merino with neon UV neps. Fifth year of sold‑out sorcery—create a colorway that glows in the dark.
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Hand‑paint a 100g skein (~437 yds) of high‑twist fingering‑weight yarn: 85% superwash Merino threaded with 15% fluorescent Donegal neps that flare under UV light. Using layered hand‑painting techniques, you’ll build deep purples, blacks, and silver‑greys over neon flecks that refuse to fade. The result is a noir‑punk colorway with velvet shadows and electric sparks—after‑hours glamour captured in fiber. (Instructor recommends DARK COTTON CLOTHING; dye won't stain cotton.)
Craft electric noir on premium merino with UV neon neps. Blues, purples, and blacks pulse like midnight static. Join the Moonlight Bard’s fifth year of sold‑out dye magic and make yarn that sparks.
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Dye a 100g skein (~437 yds) of fingering‑weight 85/15 Merino with UV‑reactive neon Donegal neps. Through guided hand‑painting, you’ll layer blues, purples, and blacks to create a midnight‑bright, static‑charged palette. The neon neps ignite through the dark wash, giving the yarn a glitch‑bright pulse. This class blends technical precision with noir‑punk atmosphere, crafting a colorway that hums like a coded signal in the rain. (Instructor recommends DARK COTTON CLOTHING; dye won't stain cotton.)
Join Haly, the Moonlight Bard, in an ALL NEW yarn dyeing adventure. In this new class redesigned for 2024, each participant will dye TWO very different skeins of yarn, with the same colors!
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Back for a third year in an ALL NEW yarn dyeing adventure .In this new class redesigned for 2024, each participant will dye TWO very different skeins of yarn, with the same colors! Take a trip back into the early 90s with bright pops of fuchsia pink and cyan blue. We'll be working on a fingering-weight blend of bamboo and wool, AS WELL AS a chunky, fluffy blend of Highland wool and Alpaca. This is the FIRST of TWO classes in 2024, make sure you look for Dyeing Two Be Different, Late 90s Grunge. (Please be aware, that while the instructor has taken every reasonable measure to protect work surfaces and hands from staining, it is recommended that participants wear dark and/or cotton clothing, as the dyes we are using will NOT dye cotton.)
Join Haly, the Moonlight Bard in an ALL NEW yarn dyeing adventure. In this new class redesigned for 2024, each participant will dye TWO very different skeins of yarn, with the same colors!
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Back for a third year in an ALL NEW yarn dyeing adventure .IIn this new class redesigned for 2024, each participant will dye TWO very different skeins of yarn, with the same colors! Take a trip back into the late 90s with muted tones of grungy purple and blue. We'll be working on a DK-weight blend of wool and cotton, AS WELL AS a black and gray zebra-spun, worsted-weight Peruvian Highland wool. This is the SECOND of TWO classes in 2024, make sure you look for Dyeing Two Be Different, Early 90's Pop. (Please be aware, that while the instructor has taken every reasonable measure to protect work surfaces and hands from staining, it is recommended that participants wear dark and/or cotton clothing, as the dyes we are using will NOT dye cotton.)
This colorway was suggested by last year’s attendees! Join me as we hand-paint a skein to resemble a night sky ablaze with the Aurora Borealis.
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This colorway was suggested by last year’s attendees! Join me as we hand-paint a skein of sparkling, luxury baby Alpaca, silk, cashmere blend yarn to resemble a night sky ablaze with the Aurora Borealis. Glittering stellina fibers (super soft and not at all irritating, even on baby-sensitive skin) are spun into the yarn giving it a glittery, shimmering sparkle. (65% baby alpaca/20% silk/10% cashmere/5% silver stellina) Be sure to check out all of this year’s classes: Party Playdate, Arctic Lights, Caribbean Sunset, GenCon-trails, and Sunset Stripes! (All materials, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the instructor. Please note: We will be working with active dyes, so please do be mindful of your clothing. Dark-colored, cotton clothing is recommended. The instructor is not responsible for stains, you’ve been properly warned.)
Inspired by the peachy sunsets, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear aqua waters of the Caribbean! Join me as we injection-paint a pre-wound skein to remind us of salty breezes and the setting sun
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Inspired by the peachy sunsets, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear aqua waters of the Caribbean! Join me as we injection-paint a pre-wound skein of luxurious desert silk/baby camel blend yarn to remind us of salty breezes and the setting sun (50% desert silk/50% baby camel). We’ll be applying aqua and peachy-orange to the already sand-colored yarn base. Be sure to check out all of this year’s classes: Party Playdate, Arctic Lights, Caribbean Sunset, GenCon-trails, and Sunset Stripes! (All materials, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the instructor. Please note: We will be working with active dyes, so please do be mindful of your clothing. Dark-colored, cotton clothing is recommended. The instructor is not responsible for stains, you’ve been properly warned.) For the latest information and updates, FAQ, and other information, visit our website!
Come join me for the first of the yarn dyeing classes! Learn skills that you can carry to your kitchen or to the classroom to hand-paint a skein of yarn in bright, fun colors!
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Come join me for the first of this year’s yarn dyeing classes! Learn skills that you can carry to your kitchen or to the classroom to hand-paint a skein of yarn in bright, fun colors! Let your imagination be your guide! We will be working with Kool-Aid drink mix powder packets to dye a skein of Bluefaced Leicester/Silk blend yarn (55% BFL/45% Silk, 438 yds.). Be sure to check out all of this year’s classes: Party Playdate, Arctic Lights, Caribbean Sunset, GenCon-trails, and Sunset Stripes! (All materials, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the instructor. Please note: We will be working with active dyes, so please do be mindful of your clothing. Dark-colored, cotton clothing is recommended. The instructor is not responsible for stains, you’ve been properly warned.) For the latest information and updates, FAQ, and other information, visit our website.
In this extra special class, we will be hand-painting 2 half skeins of yarn at once to make matching balls of self-striping yarn! Inspired by a photo of a vivid and cloudy sunset.
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In this extra special class, we will be hand-painting 2 half skeins of yarn at once to make matching balls of self-striping yarn! Inspired by a photo of a vivid and cloudy sunset, we’ll be using shades of yellow, orange, magenta and violet to create unique stripe patterns. Be sure to check out all of this year’s classes: Party Playdate, Arctic Lights, Caribbean Sunset, GenCon-trails, and Sunset Stripes! (All materials, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the instructor. Please note: We will be working with active dyes, so please do be mindful of your clothing. Dark-colored, cotton clothing is recommended. The instructor is not responsible for stains, you’ve been properly warned.)For the latest information and updates, FAQ, and other information, visit our website.
You won’t believe this yarn! Join me as we tie-die a skein of loopy, textured Suri alpaca/silk blend yarn to resemble a blue summer sky sprinkled with fluffy clouds and crossed by a perfect contrail!
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You won’t believe this yarn! Join me as we tie-die a skein of loopy, textured Suri alpaca/silk blend yarn to resemble a blue summer sky sprinkled with fluffy clouds and crossed by a perfect contrail! This yarn will be perfect for adding a fun and funky touch to any project that needs texture!! It has a heavy halo which is perfect for emphasizing the partly-sunny sky’s friendly clouds. (74% Suri alpaca/26% silk) Be sure to check out all of this year’s classes: Party Playdate, Arctic Lights, Caribbean Sunset, GenCon-trails, and Sunset Stripes! (All materials, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the instructor. Please note: We will be working with active dyes, so please do be mindful of your clothing. Dark-colored, cotton clothing is recommended. The instructor is not responsible for stains, you’ve been properly warned.)
Come learn the art and science of hand-dyeing animal fibers!
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In this class, we’ll be working with red, orange, yellow, and green to hand paint a skein of yarn in a riot of autumn color reminiscent of the changing leaves. You’ll learn about the amazing history and qualities of Bluefaced Leicester sheep and wool, experience the science behind the heat/acid dying process used to color animal fibers, and leave with a 100 g. skein of Bluefaced Leicester/Silk/Cashmere blend yarn (fingering weight; 438 yds/400,5 m) that you dyed with your very own hands! Be sure to check out my other two dyeing classes: Hand-Painted Fire Hues and Hand-Painted Water Hues! (All materials, supplies, and safety equipment will be provided by the instructor. Please note: We will be working with active dyes, so please do be mindful of your clothing. Dark-colored, cotton clothing is recommended. The instructor is not responsible for stains, you’ve been properly warned.)