Discover the magic hidden in your kitchen and garden! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to extract natural dyes from pigments found in household spices and everyday food waste. Together, we'll explore simple, accessible techniques to transform items like turmeric powder, spirulina, and more into beautiful vibrant dyes for bio plastic applications!

A hands-on introduction to bio plastics using organic materials and natural dyes. Students take home their bio plastic creations!

Are you interested in learning how to make biomaterials and textiles? Dive into this emerging field with a hands-on workshop and learn how to create sustainable, eco-friendly bio plastics. This hands-on workshop will led by material designer, technologist, and researcher Olivia Cueva at the Fibershed Learning Center.