Natural DYeing
WORKSHOPS
~ 2024 ~
Forage for Color - Spring Edition
Walk our land in the SPRING to collect and learn about local Hudson Valley plant material to use as a pigment. We will responsibly forage mugwort, dandelions, nettle, wild mustard and more!
Bring home knowledge of the plants around you and naturally dye a silk and cotton scarf in our barn studio just outside of Hudson, NY.
Organic Indigo 101
This class is all about dyeing with Organic Indigo. A deep blue pigment derived from a green shrub plant, we will be using ‘Indigofera’ or Mexican Indigo. Learn how to make the bath with all naturally derived materials and create a full range of brilliant blue tones.
We will practice the art of shibori ( aka tie dye) to create patterns on cloth using string and other binding materials. Bring a natural fiber garment from your closet to dye on the day of the class and leave with a new indigo creation & knowlegde to recreate the process at home.
Natural Dye Deep Dive
Learn the ancient art of natural dyeing with Hannah Ross from start to finish. We will use locally grown and foraged materials as well as ethically sourced exotic dye material. We will work from an open air barn studio space on our land just next to the natural dye garden. Creates 2 scarves, cotton and silk as well as create a swatch book full of recipes to re create at home.
Forage for Color - Summer Edition
Walk our land in the SUMMER to collect and learn about local Hudson Valley plant material to use as a pigment. We will responsibly forage raspberry leaves, tree bark, wild flowers, sumac and more!
Bring home knowledge of the plants around you and naturally dye a silk and cotton scarf in our barn studio just outside of Hudson, NY.
Flower Dye on Silk @ KADO FARM
Pick your own flowers and learn how to create imprints on silk using fresh flowers from Kado farm. We will learn the basic principles of natural dyeing and each participant will create their own silk scarf using the simple steam bath technique with a variety of different flowers :)
September community dye bath - goldenrod yellow
Golden Yellow with Goldenrod and Marigolds ~ Join the community dye bath! Naturally dye a garment from your wardrobe the color of the month using seasonal local plants. Learn the basics of washing , preparing and dyeing fabric in our afternoon session. All materials except for the garment are provided, if you would like to dye 2 garments please purchase 2 tickets according to the size of your clothing item. All fabric must be natural fiber ex; cotton, bamboo, hemp, linen, rayon, silk or wool.
August community dye bath - floral prints
Multi color floral prints in August using hollyhocks, cosmos, sunflowers, pincushions, safflower and more ~ Join the community dye bath! Naturally dye a garment from your wardrobe the color of the month using seasonal local plants. Learn the basics of washing , preparing and dyeing fabric in our afternoon session. All materials except for the garment are provided, if you would like to dye 2 garments please purchase 2 tickets according to the size of your clothing item. All fabric must be natural fiber ex; cotton, bamboo, hemp, linen, rayon, silk or wool.
July community dye bath - sumac gray
Purple Gray with Sumac ~ Join the community dye bath! Naturally dye a garment from your wardrobe the color of the month using seasonal local plants. Learn the basics of washing , preparing and dyeing fabric in our afternoon session. All materials except for the garment are provided, if you would like to dye 2 garments please purchase 2 tickets according to the size of your clothing item. All fabric must be natural fiber ex; cotton, bamboo, hemp, linen, rayon, silk or wool.
June Community Dye Bath - Olive Green
Olive Green with Mugwort ~ Join the community dye bath! Naturally dye a garment from your wardrobe the color of the month using seasonal local plants. Learn the basics of washing , preparing and dyeing fabric in our afternoon session. All materials except for the garment are provided, if you would like to dye 2 garments please purchase 2 tickets according to the size of your clothing item. All fabric must be natural fiber ex; cotton, bamboo, hemp, linen, rayon, silk or wool.
Forage for Color
Walk the land, collect and learn about local Hudson Valley plant material to use as a pigment. Bring home knowledge of the plants around you and naturally dye a silk or cotton scarf, or vintage garment to add to wardrobe or use as an altar cloth.
May Community Dye Bath - Mustard Yellow
Join the community dye bath! Naturally dye a garment from your wardrobe the color of the month using seasonal local plants. Learn the basics of washing , preparing and dyeing fabric in our afternoon session. All materials except for the garment are provided, if you would like to dye 2 garments please purchase 2 tickets according to the size of your clothing item. All fabric must be natural fiber ex; cotton, bamboo, hemp, linen, rayon, silk or wool.
Natural Dyeing 101
Learn the ancient art of natural dyeing with Hannah Ross from start to finish. We will use locally grown and foraged materials as well as ethically sourced exotic dye material. All materials included, we will work from an open air barn studio space. Creates your own naturally dyed garment and create a swatch book full of recipes to re create at home.
Natural Dyeing 101
Learn the ancient art of natural dyeing with Hannah Ross from start to finish. We will use locally grown and foraged materials as well as ethically sourced exotic dye material. All materials included, we will work from an open air barn studio space. Creates your own naturally dyed garment and create a swatch book full of recipes to re create at home.
Botanical Bundle Dyeing
Learn how to create color alchemy on fabric using flowers, leaves, food scraps & minerals. Naturally dye a silk or cotton bandana using the eco print technique. A simple and fun workshop for all ages and skill level.
Forage for Color
Walk the land, collect and learn about local Hudson Valley plant material to use as a pigment. Bring home knowledge of the plants around you and naturally dye a silk or cotton scarf, or vintage garment to add to wardrobe or use as an altar cloth.
Botanical Bundle Dyeing
Learn how to create color alchemy on fabric using flowers, leaves, food scraps & minerals. Naturally dye a silk or cotton bandana using the eco print technique. A simple and fun workshop for all ages and skill level.
Botanical Bundle Dyeing
Learn how to create color alchemy using the eco print method on fabric using flowers, leaves, food scraps & minerals. Naturally dye a silk or cotton bandana using the eco print technique. A simple and fun workshop for all ages and skill level.
Forage for Color
Walk the land, collect and learn about local Hudson Valley plant material to use as a pigment. Bring home knowledge of the plants around you and naturally dye a silk or cotton scarf, or vintage garment to add to wardrobe or use as an altar cloth.
Botanical Bundle Dyeing
Learn how to create color alchemy on fabric using flowers, leaves, food scraps & minerals. Naturally dye a silk or cotton bandana using the eco print technique. A simple and fun workshop for all ages and skill level.