Discharging is the process of removing dye (by destroying or altering the dye "chromophores") with various chemicals or bleach, often in pleasing patterns or designs through Shibori or Tie Dye methods, or by stamping, stenciling, or block printing.

Using silk scarves or pieces of colored fabric, students will learn various methods to take dye out of fabric. The instructor will provide 1 silk scarf and 2 pieces of black fabric. You may bring 1 smaller sized black shirt for further exploration (if time allows) Materials fee $40

Safety issues will be emphasized and students need to know that they will be working with bleach, thiox, and de-colorants. It is advised that students with respiratory issues not take this course. The shibori parts of the class can be completed indoors, but when using chemicals we will be working outside

Discharge -Removing Color with Suzanne Connors