In this two hour workshop we’ll make a witch’s brew of local seasonal plants and use a little chemistry magic to make a deep, natural black with swirling night sky patterns.

Participants will learn how to prepare fabric for natural dyeing and how to collect and use local plants to make rich, deep blacks and moody neutrals. We’ll dye a 20” x 70” cozy bamboo silk scarf with all materials provided and no experience necessary.

This is a great technique for upcycling clothing and household items like tea towels and provides a great foundation for further natural dyeing.

When: Saturday, October 19th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where: Main Street Studio 786 Charlton Road, Charlton 12019

Workshop Costs: $76.00 for non-members, $68.40 for members (use member code at checkout!) Cost includes: $40- for materials (20” x 70" bamboo silk scarf, natural dyeing materials)

About Maeve Maeve Kane is a professor of history at UAlbany, where she specializes in the history of clothing and textiles in early New York. Her interest in historic dye techniques and love of gardening have developed over fifteen years of experience with natural dyeing. For Maeve, natural dyeing is a way to slow down and connect with the local landscape and the passing seasons.