Ecologist and artist Dr. Alison Webb will lead participants in exploring the vibrant world of natural dyes and local color. During this workshop, participants will learn to identify dye plants and mushrooms while we discuss their ecological roles and how we can support a thriving environment. 

Attendees will learn how to prepare textiles and select suitable local dye sources to achieve vibrant, lasting colors while considering how different fiber types, such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool, influence dye uptake. We will explore extending the natural color palette with modifiers such as iron and indigo. Each participant will leave with a stack of local color swatch cards, a hand-dyed silk & cotton handkerchief, and written information to replicate these processes at home. Additional mordanted textiles will be available to purchase and can be dyed during the workshop.