Our next retreat is scheduled, registration is open, and you can submit a class proposal – now it’s time for more big news! I’m happy to announce that Esther Benedict of Belle Estoile will be joining us as a featured teacher! She’s been coming to our events for years, teaching spinning, fleece cleaning, embroidery, and weaving. Read More
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Thank you AT&T Small Business for the #ShopSmall boost today!
We entered (and won!) a contest on Facebook! Welcome to all our new friends, the store is over here!
We did it! We’ll be considered for a grant!
Thanks to all of your votes and shares, we blew away the 250 vote requirement – and it’s still going up! If I could find you all to thank you personally, I would. It means so much to be considered for a grant – I have some Big Plans for Griffin Dyeworks and a grant Read More
Vote for Griffin Dyeworks!
The Mission Main St Grants are open again, and I’ve entered Griffin Dyeworks! We can win up to $100,000 towards our business goals. Here are my goals for Griffin Dyeworks: Short Term: Increase attendance at our annual retreat and bring in “big name” fiber artists Book 3+ offsite dye workshops in a year Long Term: Read More
Featured at the Retreat – Kristin Morrison!
We are so excited to feature local fiber artist and dyer Kristin Morrison at our retreat this year! Kristin’s quote on her website says it all: “Through the process of foraging and alchemizing plants into natural dyes, I explore the inherent connection of humans with nature, the relationship between us, and how we can draw Read More
Spring Frolic Classes Posted!
Our “Spring String Thing” is coming up fast on March 21! The class list was just finalized and posted here on the website! Remember, you can sign up for classes only if you’re registered for the event. PayPal is currently down in the store, so if that’s your preferred method of payment I added a Read More
Changes in 2015
As you may have heard, John & Bjo Trimble are taking a step back and have passed Griffin Dyeworks on to their longtime friend and assistant, Theresa Wollenstein (aka me)! I have been helping the Trimbles with Griffin Dyeworks for twelve (!) years at workshops as well as managing their online store. If you’re wondering how these Read More
2015 Events!
Our Frolic is coming up March 21 – you can sign up today, or contact us if you’re interested in teaching or selling at the event! And our retreat returns to Arrowhead Ranch June 26-28! We’ll allow arrivals Thursday night and classes will start on Friday morning, ending Sunday at noon. We hope you Read More
Indigo Crystal Dye Instructions
INDIGO CRYSTALS (Indigofera tinctoria) aka pre-reduced indigo We have a two part video on YouTube with Bjo walking us through the indigo crystal dye process! STORAGE: These natural crystals oxidize in air, so store in lidded, labeled jars, in cool dark area. pH & TEMPERATURE: Indigo needs high alkaline vat: 8 pH for silk & Read More
Frolic Class List!
Edit: We have the finalized list of classes on its own page! Here’s the preliminary list of classes for the 2014 Fall Fiber Frolic! We’ll be adding a few more in the next few days. As usual, there will be a spinning/fiber arts circle, open dyepots, and the Bjeaux Tapestry for embroidery! Register today for Read More