Oak, Walnut & Sumac

In this info packed Tannin Powered lesson you will find over 50 pages teeming with inspiration & knowledge including:

-extensive list of botanical names and classifications of Oak, Walnut & Sumac plants occurring around the world useful for dye

-Guidelines for foraging and finding your local varieties of Oak, Oak Galls, Walnut and Sumac with considerations on seasonal foraging, ethics, and advice on collecting all parts useful for dyeing and EcoPrinting.

-When to forage and advice on creating a seasonal sampler for your local plants

-Where to source Oak, Galls, Walnut & Sumac in North America, Europe and Australia

-Processing and Dyeing with Oak, Oak Galls, Walnut and Sumac with detailed guidelines on my preferred method of extracting dye (purchased or foraged, fresh or dry) with special considerations for Walnut dye extraction, and a multitude of other key understandings for Sumac and Oak dye.

-tips for achieving NATURAL BLACK on all fiber types (including plant/cellulose fibers like cotton) where science and natural chemical explanations of mordants, tannins and dye combinations are shared.

-alternative methods beyond immersion dyeing of working with Oak, Walnut & Sumac

-History & Science of Oak, Oak Galls, Walnut and Sumac as dyes including natural chemical dye compounds

-Exemplary artists working with Oak, Walnut and Sumac in unique ways

-An extensive Research List of my favorite books and web resources for in depth research

-A Question and Answer Section

After purchase you will be emailed automatically with the Digital Download Lesson.