Learn to how to dye with easy-to-find plants! This workshop will teach you the basics of bundle dyeing using foraged or homegrown plant materials as well as plant-based kitchen remnants. We will also learn about creating a dye bath with particularly abundant materials such as onion skins and black walnut hulls.
We will have fabrics and dye materials on hand for you to use but, but you may also bring other dye sources you’d like to experiment with. Suggested items include: marigolds, hollyhock, dried flowers/rose petals, hibiscus, cosmos, oak leaves, pomegranate seeds, coffee, and sumac cones.
Instructor: Hannah Quaintance
SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Stitch Buffalo follows all current local, state, and federal guidelines regarding public health safety.
• Attendance is limited
• To care for our community, all Stitch Buffalo instructors are fully vaccinated
• If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. You may contact us to make arrangements for credit on a future class enrollment.
For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to participate. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. If you purchase this seat, please consider it a commitment to attend.