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!
You'll leave the class with:
How to extract natural dyes from powders
Practical skills for creating your own dyes at home
Skills for naturally dyeing fabrics and bio plastics
No prior experience necessary — just bring your curiosity and creativity! All materials will be provided. This workshop is perfect for artists, makers, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intersection of nature, color, and craft.
Accessibility: There are no steps to enter or to exit the space. The paved path, is narrow on either side and then turns into gravel stones with one lip down to enter the studio. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This is an open air event and masking is supported to help keep our community safe.
Refund Policy: While refunds are not available for this event, if you are unable to attend, we would be happy to enroll you in our next workshop. Please contact us about this request.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of sustainability and creativity. Secure your spot today and be part of the future of fashion!
PLEASE NOTE: Following this class in the afternoon on May 24th, there will be an Intro to Bio Plastics workshop where you will learn how to apply your newly made dyes to bio plastic applications and take them home. Pair these workshops together for a discounted ticket. You can check out the Intro to Bio Plastics Workshop here.
Spaces are limited to 10 participants.