Your Creative Experience
Bring your group together for a creative experience at Ecology of Color! Our private workshops are perfect for craft guilds, garden clubs, social groups, and friends looking to learn something new and create together. Explore our workshop offerings below and contact us to plan your private event!
Workshops
We have carefully curated these workshops with your creative or social group in mind! You can explore workshop options and pricing below. Fill out our inquiry form if you have any questions or would like to explore scheduling options.
Dyeing to Quilt
Gather your quilting group for a colorful day exploring natural dyes! In this hands-on workshop, we'll create a coordinated collection of solid colors and botanical patterns using locally sourced percale from Red Land Cotton.
Participants will explore a variety of natural dyeing techniques, building a unique palette of approximately 3 yards of fabric in 12 different colors and designs.
Color palettes and patterns will change with the seasons, reflecting the plants and natural dye materials available throughout the year. You'll leave with a beautiful collection of naturally dyed cotton, ready to incorporate into your next quilting or sewing project.
6-hour workshop
Dyeing to Knit
Gather your knitting or crochet group for a colorful day exploring natural dyes! In this hands-on workshop, we'll create a coordinated collection of yarn colors using dyes from plants and other natural sources.
Participants will explore a variety of dyeing techniques, working with 200 grams of yarn to build a beautiful palette of colors for their next fiber project.
Color palettes will change with the seasons, reflecting the natural dye materials available throughout the year. You'll leave with a unique collection of naturally dyed yarn, ready for your next knitting, crochet, or weaving project.
6-hour workshop
Evening in Bloom
Gather your friends for a relaxing evening of creativity, nature, and a little luxury at Ecology of Color! Perfect for social clubs, friend groups, and special gatherings, Evening in Bloom invites you to slow down and enjoy the beauty of our dye garden as the day winds down.
We'll begin with an early evening garden tour before creating one-of-a-kind botanical prints on a silk scarf or pillowcase using leaves and flowers.
As our creations come to life, settle onto the porch, enjoy time with friends, and take in some of the best sunsets around. It's a beautiful blend of creativity, connection, and a little indulgence!
3-hour workshop. Only available in the summer.
Mix, Mark & Make
An art supply making experience
Discover the art of making your own art supplies from nature! In this workshop, we'll explore the remarkable variety of art materials that can be created from plants, minerals, and other natural sources.
Experiment with pigments, extracts, and binders as you learn to transform natural color into watercolor paints, drawing inks, and handmade pastels. Along the way, we'll explore the unique properties of each medium and the creative possibilities they offer.
Each participant will make their own watercolor paint, natural ink, and pastel to take home, along with plenty of inspiration for creating with color from the natural world.
4-hour workshop.
Workshop Pricing
Our private workshops are designed for groups of 8-12, with multi-day options for larger groups. Pricing is based on the selected experience and number of participants. A minimum of 8 paid participants is required. Smaller groups are welcome to book at the 8-person minimum rate. All instruction, materials, and supplies are included.
Group Pricing
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Dyeing to Quilt: $175 per participant.
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Dyeing to Knit: $175 per participant.
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Evening in Bloom: $95 per participant.
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Mix, Mark & Make: $125 per participant.
Reservations & Deposits
A deposit of 25% of the minimum booking amount is required to reserve your date. This deposit is applied toward your total workshop cost. The remaining balance and final participant count are due 14 days before your scheduled workshop.
Established guilds, clubs, and organizations that require payment on the day of service may request alternative payment arrangements. These bookings require a signed agreement confirming the workshop date, minimum group payment, and cancellation terms.
Cancellations & Changes
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14 or more days before your workshop: You may cancel or request to reschedule. Payments beyond the nonrefundable deposit will be refunded if you cancel. Rescheduling is subject to availability, and your deposit may be applied to the new date.
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Fewer than 14 days before your workshop: All payments are nonrefundable, and rescheduling is subject to approval.
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Individual cancellations: Groups may substitute participants at any time. Reductions in attendance do not reduce the required minimum booking amount.
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If Ecology of Color must cancel a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including your deposit, or the option to reschedule.
Ready to Gather?
Contact us with your preferred workshop, group size, and potential dates. We'll be happy to help you plan a memorable creative experience!