Summer Color: Natural Dyes of Portland (July) with Cydni Carter Lopez

Portland is in full bloom this time of year with a bright array of dye plants at our fingertips. This one-day workshop leads students on a tour of unexpected color from garden plants, weeds, flowers and trees commonly found around the city, with hands-on lessons in plant processing, fiber preparation, and of course, dyeing! We will use non-toxic mordants, plant and animal fibers (cotton, wool, and silk)  to create a journal of swatches and samples, recording the summer colors of Portland, OR. Students will also take home a dyed silk scarf and cotton bandana.

No previous experience necessary. Open to students 16 & up. Please take a look at our updated cancellation policy. 

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