natural dye workshop
Exploring Wild Mushroom and Lichen Dyes of California
January 25-27: A three-part modular workshop – take one or all three Day One: Field Study JANUARY 25TH 10 AM – 2 PM $55 INCLUDES FIELD KIT AND 3 PAGE COLOR GUIDE TO BEST DYE SPECIES Take a slow walk through nearby coastal habitat to observe lichens and fungi in their natural habitats; getting a deeper, […]
Regional Dye Palette
Moss BeachDay Two: Regional Dye Palette JANUARY 26TH 10 AM – 4 PM $150 INCLUDES PH PAPERS, SILK SCARF, FIELD KIT, RECIPES, COLOR GUIDE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT Spend a day in beautiful Moss Beach exploring the regional fungi of California. Using a selection of fresh and dried dye fungi, we will dye a rainbow of samples. We […]
Maximizing Dye Potential
Moss BeachDay Three: Maximizing Dye Potential JANUARY 27TH 10 AM – 4 PM $100 INCLUDES SILK SCARF, 3-PAGE FIELD GUIDE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT Day three will be dedicated to working with the top 4 most common local dye species and using up the exhaust baths from our rainbow sample colors from day two. We will explore the many ways […]
Yarn Dyeing
Yarn + dye + acid + heat = Beautiful hand dyed yarn! Ready to dye? We'll be dyeing your choice of a semi-solid, variegated or speckled yarn! In addition, we'll cover the necessary tools, supplies, and safety for home dyeing, choosing a color, setting the color, and safety. All materials are included. You'll get 2 […]
Mapping Color: Ecoprinting with Plants
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesMapping Color: Ecoprinting with Plants Instructor: Sarah Ollikkala Jones In this class, you will learn: + to print with flowers and leaves using The Modern Natural Dyer as a reference. + steps in the natural dyeing process to create long-lasting natural color on wool, silk, cotton, and linen. + which plants contain dye, their […]
Natural Dyes: The Seasonal Color Palette with Sasha Duerr – GREEN
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA, United StatesNatural Dyes: The Seasonal Color Palette with Sasha Duerr - GREEN Workshop | March 17 | 1-4 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden Sponsor: Botanical Garden Green is one of the most elusive colors in the natural dye world. On this St. Patrick’s Day, come and learn all about the plants that can yield this mysterious […]