{"title":"Past Workshops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eThese workshops are not on our current schedule, but are in our regular workshop rotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have a small group (2-5 people) who would like to organize a private yarn dyeing workshop, feel free to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact us page\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll arrange a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dyers-notebook-workshop-montreal","title":"The Dyer's Notebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeepen your understanding of colour theory and start your own dyer's notebook. All materials are provided for this workshop, and participants will go home with multiple yarn and fibre samples, including twelve 10g mini-skeins of worsted weight yarn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop we will explore colour and fibre by dyeing small samples to each create our own \"Dyer's Notebook\". We'll discover the differences created by using the same dye on different fibre types (including non-superwash vs superwash and unspun fibre vs yarn), and experiment with colour mixing in a controlled way. We'll also discuss accurate measuring techniques and good note-taking practices. This is a great workshop for anyone who has dabbled in dyeing and wants to learn how to create more precise results or deepen their understanding of colour theory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is intended for participants with some experience dyeing, and builds on the skills introduced in our \u003ca title=\"Intro to Yarn Dyeing workshop info and registration\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/collections\/yarn-dyeing-classes\/products\/intro-to-yarn-dyeing-workshop\"\u003eIntro to Yarn Dyeing workshop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1pm-5pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Paprika dye studio (4035 rue St-Ambroise, room 292, Montreal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $115.00 + tax (includes all materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass will run with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe require payment in full in order to reserve a space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have a 5-day cancellation policy. Your payment will not be refunded unless you cancel at least 5 days before the workshop start time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. Should this occur, all class fees will be refunded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sweet Paprika Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7001094659,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/8402\/products\/Dyer_sNotebook2.jpg?v=1488649785"},{"product_id":"gradient-yarn-dyeing","title":"Gradient Dyeing Workshop","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTaught by Debbie Sullivan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials are provided for this one-day workshop and you'll go home with 1 full skein and 6 mini-skeins of your own hand-dyed yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop participants will learn to dye gradient (or ombré) yarn. We'll use two different application techniques to explore both monochromatic and colour-shift gradients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious dyeing experience is required for this workshop. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you would like to participate and have never dyed yarn before we suggest taking the \u003ca title=\"Intro to Yarn Dyeing workshop in Montreal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/collections\/yarn-dyeing-classes\/products\/intro-to-yarn-dyeing-workshop\"\u003eIntro to Yarn Dyeing\u003c\/a\u003e workshop first. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1pm-5pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Paprika dye studio (4035 rue St-Ambroise, room 292, Montreal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $115 + tax (includes all materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop will run with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe require payment in full in order to reserve a space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have a 5-day cancellation policy. Your payment will not be refunded unless you cancel at least 5 days before the workshop start time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment. Should this occur, all workshop fees will be refunded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVID-19 Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince participants will be working in close proximity we reserve the right to require masks depending on the current Covid infection levels and the needs of fellow students. We will confirm masking requirements with participants the week before the workshop. 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We'll cover all the basics, including preparing the skeins, hand-painting, kettle-dyeing and home-dyeing safety.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an introductory level workshop. \u003cstrong\u003eNo previous experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, April 11, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-5pm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Paprika dye studio (4035 rue St-Ambroise, room 292, Montreal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $115 + tax (includes all materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a bilingual workshop (French and English)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis workshop is open to adults and teens 16+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop will run with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation policy: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe require payment in full in order to reserve a space. We have a 5-day cancellation policy. Your payment will not be refunded unless you cancel at least 5 days before the workshop start time. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrolment. Should this occur, all class fees will be refunded.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/8402\/files\/ivy-square_240x240.jpg?v=1777392882\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvy Yukiko Ishihara Oldford (she\/her) joined Sweet Paprika as a part-time dye studio assistant when her film \u0026amp; TV subtitling and interpreting work slowed due to the pandemic. She has since found dyeing yarn to be so much fun that she now balances both professions. 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We'll put theory into practice with some quick dye tests and each participant will have a chance to try their hand at dyeing cotton fabric swatches and small amounts of wool yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an introductory level workshop. \u003cstrong\u003eNo previous experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6pm-8pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Paprika dye studio (4035 rue St-Ambroise, room 292, Montreal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $60 + tax (includes all materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass will run with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sweet Paprika Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30148803756126,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/8402\/products\/dye-basics-workshop_d9c28331-1358-4a3d-8532-5cc46ac2951b.jpg?v=1569085809"},{"product_id":"natural-dyeing-mordent-gradient","title":"Natural Gradient Dyeing","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTaught by Armen Keuchguerian\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials are provided for this one-day workshop and you'll go home 5 mini-skeins of your own naturally dyed yarn using a mordant gradient technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordants are the fixing agents in natural dyeing and are usually comprised of metal salts. They create the link between dye and fibre and influence the final colour. This workshop will introduce participants to the possibilities of gradients with natural dyeing using two different mordants. We'll explore the mordanting steps \/ pre-treatment of the yarn with alum and iron at varying ratios, the dye extraction, and dyeing of the skeins, as well as touch upon some of the theory and varied applications of natural dyes. All materials will be supplied for this one day workshop, and you will go home with 5 mini-skeins of your own naturally dyed yarn in a gradient colorway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious natural dyeing experience is recommend for this workshop. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you would like to participate and have never dyed yarn before we suggest taking the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/collections\/yarn-dyeing-classes\/products\/intro-to-natural-dyeing\" title=\"Intro to Natural Dyeing workshop in Montreal\"\u003eIntro to Natural Dyeing\u003c\/a\u003e workshop first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, February 21, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00am-3:30pm (includes a short lunch break)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Paprika dye studio (4035 rue St-Ambroise, room 292, Montreal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $135 + tax (includes all materials)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop will run with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe require payment in full in order to reserve a space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have a 5-day cancellation policy. Your payment will not be refunded unless you cancel at least 5 days before the workshop start time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrolment. Should this occur, all class fees will be refunded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis class is bilingual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVID-19 Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSince participants will be working in close proximity we reserve the right to require masks depending on the current Covid infection levels and the needs of fellow students. We will confirm masking requirements with participants the week before the workshop. Please note that our studio is located in a shared space and we can’t guarantee that other tenants accessing their spaces within the room during the workshop time will be masked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Paprika Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40392075608158,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/8402\/files\/natural-gradient-dye-workshop-cochineal.jpg?v=1733861619"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/collections\/past-workshops.oembed","provider":"Sweet Paprika","version":"1.0","type":"link"}