In 2022, Griffin Dyeworks was incorporated as a non-profit corporation!
Griffin Dyeworks is an educational non profit focused on teaching historical textile arts skills and techniques, providing affordable space for educational workshops, and redistributing donated sewing and art supplies to the community for free or low cost.
To this end, we host demos and classes at schools, historical recreation or heritage events, for guilds and groups of friends! We’ve also been known to host workshops at birthday parties and for businesses as a team building activity.
Spinning and Weaving Demos for Schools
Viking Weaving and Spinning
Colonial Dyeing and Textiles
Native American Natural Dyes
Kitchen Waste Dyes
Forage Local Natural Dyes
Modern dye methods, such as tie dye and ice dyeing
Japanese resist dye methods, such as arashi and itajime with indigo
Plus: Knitting, Crochet, Fingerloop Braiding, Naalbinding, Embroidery, Cross-stitch, Kumihimo, Basic Weaving Skills, Spinning on a Spindle or Wheel