This workshop will explore the joys of natural dyeing including the basics of what you need to know to get started with natural dyeing. Bundle dying is a simple and fun way capture colour and patterns on fabric. During the workshop you will be playing with some dried plants and seeds from summer, as well as go on a short walk around the Lilac trail to see other noteworthy dye plants.
Each participant will go home with silk imbued with flowers. It could be a scarf, cut into smaller pieces for gift wrapping or to decorate a table. The possibilities are as endless as our own creativity.
The workshop cost is $30 includes a silk scarf, Woad seeds for your own dye garden and hopefully lots of inspiration!
Materials will be provided from Sammys garden and Urban Harvest seed farm.
What you need:
Dress for the weather and a 20-30 minute walk just down the road. A basket if you have one, to gather plants in. Notebook. Camera. Snack or lunch.