Learn the magical art of foraging and brewing your own natural fabric dyes! This beginner-friendly class covers the process of foraging for plants and transforming them into eco-friendly fabric dyes step by step.
Whether you live in a concrete-covered city, the rural countryside, or somewhere in between, you can become a natural dyer. All you need is curiosity and the willingness to explore your neighborhood with a new perspective.
Natural dyes give fabric a tactile softness and unique depth of color that you just can’t achieve with synthetic dyes. Another reason I love this craft is that nothing is wasted; the dye matter is compostable and the water we use can be returned to the earth, creating a sustainable closed loop system.
By the end of this class you'll have learned how to:
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<li>Forage for plants sustainably and grow a dye garden</li>
<li>Prepare your fabric for dyeing with the right tools and materials</li>
<li>Brew your own natural dye from scratch</li>
<li>Dry and store dye materials so you can practice year round</li>
</ul>
If you’re ready to tap the colorful potential of plants and make some magic, come dye with me!
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Welcome!

Class Project

Prepping for Dyeing

Sustainable Foraging

Brewing Natural Dyes

Drying + Storing Dyes

Congratulations!

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Plant Magic II: Foraging for Natural Fabric Dyes

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