Natural Dyeing 101
with Clara Boberg
Sunday, August 30th
10:00am - 1:00pm
rain or shine
This workshop is eligible for Card to Culture discounts.
Discover the magical relationship between plants and fabrics in this introduction to natural dyeing. Create a vibrant set of sample swatches and a bandana from colors we forage and pick from around the farm alongside some purchased colors, and learn about simple ways to start dyeing at home.
What you’ll learn
Fabric preparation for dyeing (scouring and mordanting)
Extraction methods for dye plants
Suggestions for food-safe dyes you can use at home and find easily
Simple fabric resist techniques
What you’ll create
A set of sample swatches of different kinds of natural fibers
1 organic cotton bandana
What you’ll receive
Recipes and instructions to dye at home
List of further resources, inspiration, and material sources
About the Instructor:
Clara Hayong Boberg (they/he) is a New England-based textile artist and farmer that specializes in natural dyes and fibers. They fell in love with the circular process of growing and using dyes and fibers because of the amount of time and care it takes to build a good relationship with the soil, plants, and surrounding community. Their work explores ideas of reciprocity, identity, and relationship building. Their work expands beyond physical art into education and land stewardship in order to create communal spaces of curiosity and joy. They believe the process of working with and caring for the land in tandem with learning the social, environmental, and cultural histories of the spaces and materials they work with is required to be a responsible maker.