Registration Deposit: $270 (includes $25 reg fee)
Balance: $630 (includes $50 materials fee), due 6/3/25
Total cost of Workshop: $900
Dates: Saturday, August 2nd – Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 (9am-4pm)
Level: Intermediate with prior experience using reactive dyes
Materials: Noble- Vat Dyes Supply List.pdf

Vat Dyes and Colored Discharge: In the Dye Bath

This hands-on workshop focuses on the magic inherent in a little used class of dyes known as vat dyes. The color discharge process begins with laying a ground color on the cloth (cotton, linen, ramie, or hemp). Through shibori techniques (stitch, pole wrap, fold and clamp, and bound) color is removed and new patterns and colors are created. The interaction of reactive and vat dyes creates a characteristic halo when one color (the reactive dye) is removed and the other color (the vat dye) takes its place. We will discuss safety, color mixing, and fabric selection and preparation.

It is a rare opportunity to work with vat dyes, don’t miss it.

Instructor Bio
Elin Noble was born in Munich, Germany, grew up in the United States, the Far East and Europe, and now resides in Langley, Washington. She studied art history in Florence, Italy and has traveled and studied in Japan, India, Turkey, Peru, South Africa, Europe, and Mexico. Elin’s book Dyes & Paints: A Hands-On Guide to Coloring Fabric, won the 1999 Independent Publisher book award for the best “How-To Book”. She has a BFA in Fiber from the University of Washington. As former Lab Manager at PRO Chemical & Dye, she has a vast experience and understanding of dyeing. She has appeared on PBS, lectured, and conducted dye and paint workshops domestically & internationally.