June 14, 2024: Planning a Dye Garden

Do you want to learn how to dye yarn or fabric with plants you have planted, tended and harvested? Growing your own dye plants allows you to be connected to the colors you use in an intimate and thoughtful way.

During the first part of this two hour workshop, natural dyer, weaver, and spinner, Michelle Parrish will introduce a variety of plants we can grow to produce natural dyes. She will discuss the annual and perennial plants commonly used in natural dyeing, the colors produced, and what is needed to successfully grow your own natural dyes. This program will offer an understanding of how to successfully start a dye garden, including planning, plant selection, starting plants from seed, planting starts, and nurturing healthy plants throughout the season. The second portion of the workshop will be a hands-on planting party, complete with seeds, starts, and a freshly prepared garden bed.

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