Basics of Natural Dyes
with Clara Boberg

Sunday, September 15th
10:00am - 1:00pm

$90 per person
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Discover the magical relationship between plants and fabrics in this introduction to natural dyeing. Create a vibrant set of sample swatches and a bandana from colors we forage and pick from around the farm alongside some purchased colors, and learn about simple ways to start dyeing at home. 

What you’ll learn

• Fabric preparation for dyeing (scouring and mordanting)

• Extraction methods for dye plants

• Suggestions for food-safe dyes you can use at home and find easily

• Simple fabric resist techniques
  
  

What you’ll create

• A set of sample swatches of different kinds of natural fibers

• 1 organic cotton bandana

What you’ll receive

• Recipes and instructions to dye at home

• List of further resources, inspiration, and material sources

About the Instructor:

Clara Hayong Boberg (they/he) is a New England-based textile artist and grower that specializes in natural dyes and fibers. They fell in love with the circular process of growing and using dyes and fibers because of the amount of time and care it takes to build a good relationship with the soil, plants, and surrounding community. Their work explores ideas of reciprocity, home, identity, and relationship building. A large part of their work is the process of sharing knowledge with others to create a communal space of curiosity and joy; this takes the form of workshops, intimate conversations, and resource sharing. They believe the process of working with and caring for the land in tandem with learning the social, environmental, and cultural histories of the spaces and materials they work with is required to be a responsible maker.