Dyeing & Printing with Botanicals 1S23
Come learn the basics of natural dyeing and printing with botanicals in this hands on workshop with local herbalist and natural dyer Maggie Ruth Haaland!
In this 3-hour workshop, you'll sink into the verdant energy of late Spring with a seasonal herbal tea and tthen learn all about the magic (and nuts and bolts) of natural dye!
We will be working with local plants and kitchen scraps to coax color onto fabric through dye vats and an intro lesson on bundle-dyeing.
Maggie Ruth will also teach about the mordanting (fabric preparation) process and the use of natural dye as a ritual and self care practice. Hope you will join us for this afternoon spent creating in community!
*This class meets outdoors in one of our Canopy Classrooms. Please dress accordingly.
I was curious about natural dyeing and wanted to learn. The class covered a breadth of techniques and featured books about dyeing, examples of Maggie’s past dyed materials, suggestions for working on our own, and lots of experimentation with the many materials Maggie provided. I feel confident to start experimenting at home--getting comfortable enough to try was my goal!
I wanted to learn, meet people who are interested in similar activities, and explore nature and my own creativity. I loved the hands-on nature of the class, the outdoor setting, and Maggie's intentionality and presence.
I took this workshop because I wanted to learn a new skill. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to try a few different techniques and ask a lot of questions!
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Maggie Haaland
Maggie Ruth Haaland (she/they) is a queer natural dyer, herbalist, writer, and footbath devotee living in JP. She has studied plant medicine for ten years and has over the past few years fallen in love with the intersection of fiber and herbal medicine. Their values are rooted in softness, community, and care and they regularly facilitate natural dye workshops and introductory plant walks to help folks connect with themselves, their creativity, and the land around them. Maggie also vends her naturally dyed bandanas and herbal creations at various markets in the Boston area. Some of her teachers include Tony Lemos, Steph Zabel, and Bryonie Wise.
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Specialty:
Fibers, natural pigments, sewing, plant medicine
Materials to bring to class:
Clothing appropriate for outdoor setting. Instructor will provide all class materials including treated fabrics for a fee of $10, to be paid in-class.