A Study and Practical Application of Colour Theory

Come spend five inspiring days immersed in the shimmering, awesome world of colour! This workshop offers rug hookers an exciting opportunity for in-depth exploration of colour theory as it relates in practice to dyeing wool with wash fast acid dyes. Included in the workshop will be discussion of the history, origin and language of colour, colour pigments and dyes; how colours interact in relationship to warm and cool palettes. While working in pairs, participants will learn proper procedure when working with dyes to insure maximum light fastness, how dyes interact with each other and how to apply this knowledge using various dye methods. Instructional handouts and bibliography will provided by the teacher.

Dates: July 16-20, 2007

Time: 9:30-3:30

Place: Old Newtown School, Home Economics Classroom, Lunenburg

Cost: $295.00 Cdn.

Supply List: May be purchased from the teacher but please give 4 weeks advance notice. A supply list will follow registration or is available in advance of enrolment upon request.

Notes: Enrolment is limited to 12 people.

Sarah Ladd is the author of two highly regarded dye books and is a frequent contributor to Rug Hooking Magazine. Along with exhibiting her work in Nova Scotia, she is a two time finalist in "Celebrations", an annual juried competition for traditional rug hooking in North America. A certified rug hooking teacher, Sarah has taught rug hooking and dye workshops in the Maritimes. She is sole proprietor of Hands Across Time, a rug hooking studio, on the north shore of Nova Scotia.