Natural Dye Workshop with Smith & Len

1424 Fulton Street,Fresno CA 93721

14 May, 2022

Description

Learn how to dye naturally using items from your kitchen or grown in your own backyard! Come discover the fundamentals of natural dyes and bundle dyeing with a two-hour course. In this interactive class, you will learn the techniques of how to bundle dye with materials from your own backyard. We will be dyeing with many items such as: marigolds, hibiscus, cosmos, onion skins, black beans, and cochineal. You will get the opportunity to bundle dye your own silk scarf to take home. Invite a friend or two to kick off the weekend. Light snacks and water will be provided so please feel free to BYOB! What’s included? * Step by step instruction on the fundamentals of natural dyeing using the technique of bundle dyeing. * One 25” x 25” silk scarf. * All the plants, flowers, and vegetables you will need to dye your scarf. *Light snacks. * Memories with old or new friends! About the artist: Brooke Luallen is a local artisan of Fresno, California, who has fallen in love with natural dyes. She has discovered how nature can create beauty within your everyday life. Brooke has many titles: wife, mom of two little ones, art teacher by day, and owner of Smith & Len. She is thrilled to bring the art of natural dyes to the community of Fresno. She also teaches workshops on how to sustainably dye many different types of fibers.