Fiber Arts: The Amazing Dye Colors from Plants

Using foraged and purchased plant extracts, explore the vibrant array of colors of dyes made from plants (and two bugs) that can be achieved on natural fibers. We will use the historic dyes that have been used for centuries to bring color to clothing, rugs, making paint, and more. Students will receive small cotton, wool, and silk samples to dye. Guided hiking opportunities to source local dye plants. Students will learn by the end of the course how to get a fabulous range of colors naturally from plants and a bug (can you guess which bug?!)

Materials To Bring:

• 12 clean quart-sized canning jars with secure lids
• Full apron
• Clothing that can be stained
• Sturdy shoes

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Schedule:

Sunday

• 4:00–5:00 PM: Arrival & Check-In at Adamah Retreat Center
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner
• 6:00–7:00 PM: Studio Introduction/Course Introduction

Monday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction & Working Safely Notes
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
• 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Tuesday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
• 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Wednesday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction – Mid-session Evaluation
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
• 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
• Evening: Chef’s Night Off — Explore the area and enjoy dinner on your own!
• After Dinner: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Thursday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
• 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Friday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00–11:00 AM: Studio Instruction
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Studio Clean-Up, Group Photo, End of Workshop Review
• 12:00 PM — Workshop Ends

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