Dyed in the Wool

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Dyed in the Wool

• EDIT 6170
• Spring 2009
• Melanie Childers
• Kelly Corsetti
• Amy Dryman
• Laura Heilman

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Main Street Yarns and Fibers

• Main Street Yarns and Fibers is a small local
  craft business dedicated to those who work with
  fibers in the areas of knitting, crocheting,
  spinning and weaving.
• A yarn dyeing studio is available for individuals
  who have knowledge in dyeing safety and use of
  the space and an understanding of dyeing
  techniques.

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Problem Statement

• Main Street Yarns and Fibers needs to create a
  class that will teach learners proper dye studio
  safety, fiber selection, dye preparation and
  dyeing techniques to increase the use of the
  studio.

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Needs Analysis

• A survey of Main Street customers was conducted
  to determine the need for dye studio instruction.
• Survey results
• More than 60 of those surveyed would like to
  learn to dye their own yarn.
• Over 50 of respondents knew that dye classes
  were offered but did not know about the dye
  studio.
• (194 customers took part in the survey)

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Rational for the Need for Instruction

• Based on our survey results, the awareness of the
  studio and rental time was minimal. This paired
  with the 60 of the respondents desiring to learn
  to dye their own fibers provides the need for a
  course on studio safety and basic dyeing
  techniques. This course will be a benefit to Main
  Street Yarns in renting out the studio.

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Course Design

• The course is designed to meet the needs of the
  customers interested in using the dye studio at
  Main Street. It is targeted for first time dyers,
  but can accommodate any level of experience.
• Upon completion of the course, students will be
  cleared to use the Main Street dye studio
  independently.
• Throughout the 10 units of the course, the
  instructor is actively participating,
  demonstrating and providing feedback.
• All units include a 3x5 card with information
  relative to the unit that will be assembled as a
  handbook for later reference.

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Course Design

• Unit 1 Welcome to the Studio Environment
• The learners are introduced to the studio space
  so they may familiarize themselves with the
  location of safety and dyeing equipment.

• Unit 2 Safety Guidelines
• Safety equipment, safety guidelines, rules and
  procedures are reviewed and discussed.

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• Unit 3 Introduction to Yarns and Fibers
• Discussion of the different fiber types, weights
  and interaction of fibers along with the
  selection of yarn for dyeing.

• Unit 4 We Who Are About to Dye
• Explanation and execution of proper fiber
  preparation with water and acid bath.

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• Unit 5 Color
• Color theory is discussed and put into practice
  when selecting colors for dyeing.

• Unit 6 Basic Dyeing Techniques Pot dyeing and
  hand painting
• Techniques are explained and students choose
  method desired.

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• Unit 7 Studio Space Preparation
• Preparation of workspace to execute dyeing
  techniques

• Unit 8 The Dyeing Process
• Students execute dyeing the yarn or fiber.

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• Unit 9 Finishing Techniques
• Students will execute the finishing techniques

• Unit 10 Studio Clean-up
• The students will clean up the studio according
  to the verbal instructions of the instructor.

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Lesson Design Unit 8The Dyeing Process

• Objective SWBAT execute dyeing of two skeins of
  fiber according to each of their chosen dyeing
  techniques within one hour.
• Supporting Objective SWBAT verbally explain the
  steps involved in the third, unexecuted, dyeing
  method.

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Sample 3x5 Instructional Card
 
Unit 8 The Dyeing Process Pot
Dyeing   Materials Large pot Water (to ¾ fill
pot) Chosen dyes Yarn or fiber to be
dyed   Process Put large pot with water on
stove to steam (about medium heat). After water
begins to steam, add yarn or fibers. Begin to
add dyes with the dye chosen to be the base
color added first. Continue to add dyes until
desired color and effects are met. Remove yarn
from water and carefully transfer to sink to
rinse.  Let dry and reskein.
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Evaluation

• Expert Review no problems with content or
  instruction. All steps of the dyeing process were
  accurately covered.
• One to One evaluation of instruction led to
  creation of safety sheet.
• Small Group successful instruction no changes
  were needed.
• Field Trial upon completion of course, learners
  felt they were adequately instructed and could
  confidently work independently in the dye studio.