Exploring Natural Dyeing with Sasha Duerr + San Francisco School of Needlework and Design
Work with 3 seasonally foraged plant-dye color recipes to explore the stunning color palettes that can be created from your surroundings!
Location: This class is taught online via Zoom. Login information will be emailed to you a week prior to class.
Class length: 3 hours
Skill level: all levels
Class Description: In this 3 hour online workshop, students will work with three seasonally foraged plant-dye color recipes and focus on ingredients from wild and urban sources, to explore the stunning color palettes that can be created from local weeds, plant waste, backyard gardens, or even urban sidewalks.
Students will learn from artist and educator Sasha Duerr, as she orientates them toward exploring a seasonal color palette with natural dyes, as well as ways to modify and shift hues. Students will also learn about overlapping medicinal, edible, and ecological aspects of these color palettes, creating further context and depth into the plant-based hues created. Working with a variety of natural fibers, and with inspiring slides, images, and resources to expand the experience, Sasha will illuminate the process of gathering and working with natural dye ingredients, as well as helpful tools, techniques and recipes to continue to create and curate one’s own uniquely beautiful local and seasonal color palettes throughout the year.
*Students are responsible for gathering their own materials and equipment. Instructions and material list will be sent via email prior to the online workshop.
*Registered participants will also have access to recorded class video.