Seasonal Natural Dye Workshops

In this workshop, we explore the process of natural dyeing on plant fibers. We will work with locally grown dye plants to create a range of colors on cotton and linen. This is a sustainable practice that is perfect for quilters, knitters, weavers, garment makers and anyone interested in deepening their relationship with the natural world through craft. Throughout the three hours together we will dive into how to prepare your fabric for natural dye, extract color from plants and cure your fiber for a colorfast life. After you sign up you will receive an email with what to bring for the workshop. Join us for a good time out at Little Sparrow Farm as we experiment with natural dyes!

Cost of this workshop is $75 and is on a sliding scale. Workshops include some tasty treats, including cheese from BoxCarr Farm and cured meats from Bell Farm, along with a spring beverage. You will also have the option to pick your own flower bouquet. Please contact Katy at connect@littlesparowfarm.com for more details.

Please reach out if you are interested in hosting a Natural Dye workshop at your farm or land, I love partnering with folks!

About your teacher: My name is Sayde. I’ve been experimenting with natural dyes for the past six years and continue to find myself eager to explore the intersection of natural materials and plant color. Throughout my childhood, I was surrounded by an abundance of natural color and texture. I’ve found myself wanting to deepen my connection to the land through my art and the natural bounty of color around us. Natural color has given me practical purpose, creative opportunity as well as wonder and awe of getting to know that plants and ecology around us, the slow awakening to the beauty of the day to day.

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OCTOBER SESSION date is underway!