weaving and dyeing with foraged color, with Teach Peace Prints

Sunday, August 27, 2023
10am - 1pm
Limited capacity: Attendance is capped at 12 adult participants.
Rain or shine!

$100 per person
Purchase tickets here

During this outdoor workshop, students will learn the basics of natural dyeing and small tapestry weaving using organic, foraged materials. Each student will create a naturally dyed cotton bandana, a palette of naturally dyed yarn, and a series of small tapestry "bookmark" weavings. We will embrace our surroundings and settle into stillness as we tune into the meditative qualities of weaving. Inch by inch, row by row, students will gain an understanding of the creative capacity that weaving on a small, mobile loom holds. Light and portable, these small Hello Looms can fit in the palm of your hand, making them easy to take on any adventure and accessible to beginners and experts alike. Students will have the option to integrate both naturally dyed yarn and foraged organic objects into their weavings.

Natural dyeing is an ancient textile process that has been practiced for thousands of years around the world. Colors used in natural dyeing are often derived from various plant, mineral, and invertebrate sources, such as flowers, leaves, bark, wood, berries, roots, insects, fungi, lichen, food waste, and more. Water is added to the dyestuff to create a dye bath, in which the colors from the source are extracted and intensified. Prepared (mordanted) fiber is then left to sit in the dye bath either with or without heat application, which allows the pigments to transfer to the fibers over time with patience. Colors and shades from dyes are dependent on location, soil, water quality, pH, and much more, meaning some colors may never be created exactly the same twice - this makes for a fascinating world of experimentation and letting go...These meditative processes yield unique, one-of-a-kind results, and provide opportunities to relax collaborating with nature.
All levels of experience are welcome!

This is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain, a pop-up tent shelter is provided to stay as dry as possible. Please see the cancellation policy below.

Additional details such as parking suggestions and materials to bring will be emailed to you upon registration!

What you’ll learn

- Suggestions for sustainable & mindful foraging techniques
- Basics of mordanting (fabric preparation) & dyeing (yarn & cotton)
- Basics of small tapestry weaving
- Bundling and fabric preparation techniques that yield different printed results, including Japanese shibori resist methods
- How to care for your naturally dyed fibers

What you’ll create

All materials will be provided. Each participant will dye one cotton bandana, a palette of naturally dyed yarn, and small ‘bookmark’ tapestry weavings.

What you’ll receive

- A basic understanding of the natural dyeing & tapestry weaving process
- Recipes and step by step instructions
- Your very own portable Hello Loom
- Information regarding the materials utilized
- A list of resources and links for purchasing materials, as well as suggestions for further reading, research, and inspiration
- A list of suggested plants to work with seasonally based on New England species
- 25% off coupon for one online Teach Peace Prints order

Cancellation Policy

In the event of a cancellation, please email Katama at katamamurray@gmail.com as soon as possible. Full refunds are available if cancelled at least one week before the workshop. 50% refunds are available if cancelled 48 hours in advance. Katama is willing to transfer your registration to another workshop date if contacted at least one week before. Unfortunately, there will not be a refund for cancellation/no show day of the workshop. Thank you for understanding!