# Event Details - **Event Name**: DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: This 6-week workshop series introduces the world of harnessing natural dyes and culminates with a quilted book made with recycled fabrics.About this EventWORKSHOP DATES:JULY 19 / JULY 26 / AUG 2 / AUG 9 / AUG 16 / AUG 23 (11am-1pm)Co-taught by natural dyes devotee Eric Guy and queer quilter Eliza FernandThis workshop series introduces the curious textile artist to the world of harnessing natural color. Using a variety of dye materials and techniques, together we will prep, transform, and stitch upcycled textiles into one-of-a-kind quilted art books.Week 1 - learn about fabric types, mordants, and test an iron bathWeek 2 - pull directly from the garden for eco-printing and flower poundingWeek 3 - practice bundle-dye steaming techniques with food scrapsWeek 4 - explore indigo with fresh leaf and vats using resist and shiboriWeek 5 - review the outcomes and begin assembling fabric into quilt booksWeek 6 - embellish and finish quilted fabric books for a share outEveryone will be able to leave with scraps and samples to keep working with at home. We will provide a dye journal and hand-out instructions and references for each technique.Three of the sessions (1,5,6) will be at Interfacing Studio, located in a second-story walk-up, with no elevator. The other three sessions (2,3,4) will be in Eric's garden in Albany Park. Class order might be switched if there is a weather event on our garden day. All materials are provided for this class, but you are welcome to bring an old garment or bedding to cut up and use for scraps.Registration for this class includes the six sessions. Life happens and you might not make all of them- if you are unable to make it to any sessions you registered for, the class fee remains the same and you will receive all hand-out instructions and references. Masking is required and KN95 masks are provided if you forget yours. Please arrive on time or a little early, we have a lot to share and will be starting at eleven.Follow @queer.quilting.chi on instagram to see images from past workshops and join the mailing list.queer quilting is a welcoming workshop series focused on using recycled fabrics to create artworks and generate queer community in Chicago. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dye-curious-summer-special-sunday-morning-cohort/100001987938520629 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 1756 W Lunt Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 268.61, max: 268.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1756 W Lunt Ave - **lat**: 42.0091386 - **long**: -87.67444739999999 - **full address**: 1756 W Lunt Ave, 1756 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3bf108e6c34b9a5a7fdd562192df61645c787c7461fdf87a9ee0f336c12ea9d1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc917860-gmir.jpg?v=1777383398 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort) being held? - **A:** DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort) takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 1756 W Lunt Ave, 1756 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort)? - **A:** DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort) is organized by queer quilting Chi. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DYE CURIOUS Summer Special (Sunday morning cohort) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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