Colors From Compost

Description: In this workshop, students will be introduced to essential concepts for natural dyeing, including material preparation (scouring), dye extraction, using/creating mordants, applying color modifiers, and experimenting with various resist design techniques. Participants will explore sustainable colors found locally in their kitchens, homes, and gardens. 

Level: Beginner, Ages 16+

Please note: Registration for this workshop will close on Saturday, January 25 at midnight.

Supply Fee Includes:

• Plants/materials for dye stuff
• Pots and spoons for dye processing
• Cotton fabric swatches
• 1 cotton netted bag (for single-color) or 1 silk scarf (for multi-colors) per student

Students Should Bring:

• Pen or pencil and sketchbook
• 1-5 cotton tea towels
   

About the Artist: Living Color Dyery is a creative collective started by a wife and husband duo. Wai'ala "the artist" and Justin "the alchemist" who work together to share the magic of natural color dyes. Working from start to finish on many of their dyes; wildcrafting, harvesting and sourcing plants from local farmers, growing dyes from seed, processing dyes, fermenting, and maintaining vats to co-create traditional and modern resistance designs and pattern making. Outside the joy of sharing the alchemy of natural dye in workshops, the two love sharing their love for nature and the natural plant world through the process of consciously creativity: weaving art, alchemy, sustainability, and conversation.

About Our Programs: As a place of convergence, the Mill serves as both a community and a physical place–celebrating the power of the arts, bringing people, ideas and perspectives together. We are proud to offer adult and youth programs that focus on awareness of one’s individuality in the contexts of family, community and the natural world. Our exhibitions provide a space to reflect, share perspectives and grow as a community. Our classes & workshops are designed to inspire creativity, foster connections, and provide enriching experiences for all participants. We invite you to join us in the studio.