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CLASS NOTES:
I encourage my class participants to think of someone in need, someone who's life would be enriched by a scarf.
This leads to color choices and helps the person get into the creative process.
Dye-Na-Flow is very similar to watercolor painting, so some people will dive right in.
For the more hesitant, I begin a scarf myself, letting it develop during the course of the class.
I choose not show my "advanced" work at the beginning of a class as I do not want anyone
to have a preconceived idea of right or wrong. There are no mistakes in this process.
I watch the room and if someone is blocked I spend one on one time with them,
talking about what we see in their work and about the person they are painting for.
This brings them into the silk, washing away fear, encouraging them to go forward.
I ask people to share the experiences happening in the room with everyone.
This will help take your class in its own direction, letting the wonders of creation take the participants
on their own journey while enhancing the experience for all.
Have fun, bring in the joy, keep the energy flowing and enjoy the riches of doing something extraordinarily
personal for someone in need. Take what you have learned and pass it on such that others may benefit from this program as you have.
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1. Cover area with drop cloths
4. Have participants choose 3 colors
6. Fill 2 containers with water.
9. Drying can be sped up by using a blow dryer or hanging scarf close to a heat source.
10. To set Dye-Na-Flow colors use household iron on medium heat for at least 3 minutes.
11. Wash fabric in cool water until water runs clear, roll up in old towel then iron to dry.
Rinse with hair conditioner if needed for softness.