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Indigo and Woad

Learn three ways to prepare indigo and woad, including from fresh leaves grown in the garden. Multiple organic indigo dye vats, organic US grown and spun cotton yarn, and cotton fabric will be provided to workshop participants. Participants should bring a pair of dishwashing gloves and wear old clothes/shoes.

Liz Spencer is the dogwood dyer. She grew up watching the Carolina dogwoods bloom mid-spring. Now the arrival of the dogwood blossoms each year signifies the beginning of a new foraging season. In addition years of experience foraging, growing & processing natural dye plants, Liz has a Bachelor of Arts from Linfield College & a Master of Arts from the London College of Fashion.
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Prospect Heights Community Farm has been a community resource since 1998. The garden is part of the Brooklyn Alliance of Neighborhood Gardens, the Open Space Institute, GreenThumb, and Green Bridge. The garden welcomes new members at its seasonal monthly meetings and the public is welcome whenever the gates are open.
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