Join Green Eyes Dye Studio and Springhouse Farm to discover the craft of natural dyes with flowers and plants. In this 2-hour workshop led by Kelly Pierson from Green Eyes Dye Studio, participants will have a brief introduction to natural dyes and the bundle dyeing process. You will learn about the materials, tools, and techniques used and other processes that can be explored using plants as natural dyes. We will cover an introduction to materials and tools, what is needed before dyeing, fabrics, and different flowers and plants that can be used to make a rainbow of color from nature. We will then each create a unique silk 21x5”x21.5” scarf using flowers and plants, many homegrown, locally foraged, or from Springhouse. Participants can explore the farm while the pieces are steaming for 30 minutes. We will then unwrap our creations and share results and ideas!

Workshop will cover:

• Basics of natural dyeing, including fabrics, prep, mordanting and modifiers

• Overview of natural dye plants and how to extract dyes

• How to naturally bundle dye fabric with locally grown flowers and plants

Each student will create and leave with a bundle dyed 21.5"x21.5" silk scarf and a summary of information covered at the workshop. Scarf and all supplies included in workshop cost.

$75 per person