Introduction to Dye Painting on Textiles (6-part series) Bethany Hwang

Learn techniques, materials and tools for creating unique surface design on textiles with dyes. Introduction to Dye Painting on Textiles (6-part series) Bethany Hwang 6-Part Series Workshop! Date: Tuesdays, November 10 – December 15, 2026 Time: 6pm-9pm Description: The Fibers Studio at Contemporary Craft is thrilled to introduce you to the Beth Wainwright Dye Lab, an exciting new resource in our suite of studios! Painting with dyes is a way to add unique designs in vibrant color to textiles, while maintaining the drape and natural hand of the cloth! In this beginner course, students will learn how to use and prepare fiber reactive dyes for painting on natural fibers! Students will learn how to mix pastes and will also learn how to ensure that the pigments bond to the fiber for lasting color. And, along the way, Bethany will share her love of color and painting. What are fiber reactive dyes? Fiber reactive dyes chemically react with fiber molecules to create a bond. This means that the color, if fixed properly, will be permanent and will minimally fade with washings and exposure to light! Students can expect to create 1-3 (depending on scale) finished dye paintings using fiber reactive dye on cotton. At the end of the course, students will have foundational skills in mixing dye paste and how to plan for and achieve desired outcomes. Generally, students will complete the course with a sense of confidence to use dye on fabric and a strong base from which to explore their new skills on their own. Tuition: $270 + $35 materials fee Materials: All materials provided. Registration: Register via Eventbrite. If you are viewing this listing via the Contemporary Craft website on your phone, please click this link to visit the Eventbrite registration page. Scholarships: We really want you to join us in the studio! Partial and full tuition scholarships are often available—with some limitations—to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class.. Please fill out the application here! You can expect to hear from someone on the CC staff within 2 weeks. If you have any questions, email Jamie Boyle, Senior Education Manager, at, or leave a voice message for them at 412-465-1628. Location: Contemporary Craft, Timmons Studios (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201). Note, this workshop will take place in the Beth Wainwright Dye Lab, which is located on the second floor of the Timmons Studio building. There are 2 entrances to the Timmons Studios. • One entrance is facing Butler Street. To access the second floor from the Butler Street facing entrance, there are a total of 32 stairs to ascend. • One entrance is facing 57th Street. This entrance is accessible by ramp, with no stairs to ascend. There is a lift inside the building to access the second floor. If there are accessibility accommodations we can provide, or if there is anything you would like us to know before you arrive, please feel free to call Jamie Boyle at 412-465-1628 or email. Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops. Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.