Americans recycle or donate only 15 percent of their used clothing, and the rest—about 10.5 million tons a year—goes into landfills, giving textiles one of the poorest recycling rates of any reusable material. By learning the science behind professional, low-impact dyes, you can learn to give your old clothes new life with color and pattern. Save stained garments from a landfill death by dyeing them into a new existence! This class will teach not only the chemistry of how these dyes work but also several folding patterns used in tie-dyeing around the world. Setting the colors, responsibly disposing of dye water, and plant fiber makeup will be discussed. Participants will learn a valuable skillset and leave with colorful, creative, unique up-cycled clothing!
