Event

Minnesota Grown Color: Introduction to Natural Dyes

Join us as we explore the art of growing, harvesting, and dyeing with plants grown here in Minnesota. You'll learn how to process plants and flowers from the forest, prairies, and your own gardens to create beautiful hues. By the end of class you'll have learned the basic techniques of making dye from a couple of plants available in Minnesota this fall. Participants will need to bring two to three different 100% natural fibers to dye (linen, silk, wool, cotton), that weigh no more than 8 oz all together. Fibers can be purchased at a fabric or craft store. Suggested fee: $10.00.

About the instructor: Libby London has a background in cold climate permaculture farming, cooperative sustainable farming, and natural dyeing. She currently runs a natural dye business called Northern Dyer where she grows and forages for natural dye plants, teaches workshops, researches dye plants for our region in Minnesota, and runs a custom dye lab.