In this one day workshop,with Lyndsi Schuesler we will use acid dye to create unique colors on wool roving and yarn. We’ll learn which fibers can be used with this kind of dye and how to work with dye safety so you can experiment at home. We will walk through dying wool roving for felting or spinning (without felting it) and how to organize yarn for dying an even color. Bring a towel to bring your samples home wet, or return during the week to wind your yarn skein into a ball after it's dry. 

Lyndsi Schuesler is a Detroit Metro based artist, originally from Salem, MA.  Her creative work focuses on the use of wool felt to investigate normative forms of interaction and interdependent relationships. Her research interests include the complex material histories of textile objects and their cultural implications. She has shown nationally, including at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids, MI, and participated in residencies at the Vermont Studio Center and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.