Back to All Events

Natural Dyeing on Wing & A Prayer Farm

Register for a Summertime Natural Dyeing Workshop at Wing & A Prayer Farm with Tammy White. Tammy teaches you how to prepare and dye using botanical pigment, from petals, roots, bark and more on the farm. Materials are included and you will learn how to dye both cellulose and protein fibers with useful samples of silk, cotton, linen and wool to take home. We will cover topics such as terroir of color, sustainable pigments, mordanting, modifiers, kettle dyeing, We will forage and harvest from the farm’s Dye Garden to sample a variety of materials local to Zone 5.

Plan on bringing an apron or smock to protect clothing, and kitchen gloves for working with the dye materials. Bring a pad or notebook for taking notes.

Workshop runs Saturday from 9 - 1 p.m. and will allow for short breaks. Snack and Beverage provided. The workshop will be ongoing but allows for listening time intermingled with participatory activities.

Class Size is 10 students.

Questions? Email Tammy at hello@wingandaprayerfarm.com

Reservations are non-refundable.