Printing with Natural Dye with Mariah Palmer (2/15-2/16)

$325.00
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In this in-depth two-day workshop, you will learn all about natural dyeing and the chemistry behind creating permanent color on fabric using locally foraged and homegrown plants. In addition to learning the fundamentals of natural dyeing, you will also learn a unique technique that involves directly applying natural dyes using blocks and brushes to create prints. You will leave with your own creations on a large linen pillow and an organic cotton bandana as well as fabric swatches with various plant, fiber and mordant combinations to keep for your own records. You will also receive a detailed written instruction booklet to take home so you can continue to experiment on your own. 


Please note this workshop will be in person at Kithship’s brick and mortar location on February 15th (10-4) and 16th (11-2).

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In this in-depth two-day workshop, you will learn all about natural dyeing and the chemistry behind creating permanent color on fabric using locally foraged and homegrown plants. In addition to learning the fundamentals of natural dyeing, you will also learn a unique technique that involves directly applying natural dyes using blocks and brushes to create prints. You will leave with your own creations on a large linen pillow and an organic cotton bandana as well as fabric swatches with various plant, fiber and mordant combinations to keep for your own records. You will also receive a detailed written instruction booklet to take home so you can continue to experiment on your own. 


Please note this workshop will be in person at Kithship’s brick and mortar location on February 15th (10-4) and 16th (11-2).

Mariah is a nature-craft artist with an endless fascination for natural dyes. She especially enjoys working with local and homegrown plants that she grows or forages. She is particularly interested in foraging for plants that are considered invasive such as St. John’s wort, Tansy and Dock as a way to both honor the plant and support native landscapes. She began teaching and hosting workshops through her previous business, Wilder Goods, and now operates under her new business, Local Earth. She recently completed The Chemistry of Natural Dyes and Printing with Natural Dyes – two courses from the Maiwa School of Textiles and Screen Printing with Natural Dyes from The Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn. She is excited to share both her newfound knowledge and her years of experimentation working with local plants. She lives outside Bozeman with her husband, 11-year-old daughter, and animals, both domestic and wild.