I’m working on a new project for my show at the Sawtooth School’s Davis Gallery opening in April 2025. For this project I’m using natural dyes from plants to dye handkerchiefs – some vintage and some new – before suspending them overhead as part of a larger installation.
I’m teaming up with artist Nicole Asselin (one of the owners of the Village Fabric Shop) to run a Natural Dye workshop at the Sawtooth School on Friday September 27th at 6:00 – 8:30pm.
In this workshop, students will learn how to prepare fabric for dyeing and explore the foundational concepts of working with dye extracts and color modifiers. In addition to dying some hankies used for the installation, students will also make and take home a mini natural dye pallet “swatch book” and two custom dyed bandanas. All participants will also be recognized for their participation at the exhibit.
If you’d like to learn how to use natural dyes and assist me in making an art installation, you can sign up for this workshop here. Cheers!
