Did you know you can grow your own dyes in your garden or on your balcony? From a few simple plants you can create a rainbow of dye colours that you can use to dye any natural fibre, yarn or garment. During this online talk, Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston will introduce you to how to source, plant and harvest a dye garden. She will outline what plants create colour and the basics of creating a dye bath. At the end of the chat, you will be emailed your own copy of the resources Jennifer discusses.
Once you have registered for the online chat, you will be emailed a zoom-link that will allow you to be attend the session.
When: Wednesday March 6th 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: Online
Workshop Cost: $20
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Dye gardens can be so rewarding – they not only offer beautiful flowers that attract butterflies and bees but allow you to create a diverse dye colour palette from your own backyard or container garden.
Natural dye plants for the most part are very easy to grow but sourcing them and understanding the guidelines are a little more challenging.
During this one and half hour talk, Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston will lead you through the ins and outs of dye gardening. She will discuss:
• What plants and flowers create good dye colour
• Where to source seeds and plants
• Where and how to plant seeds and seedlings
• How to harvest colour
• How to dry, store and use dye stuff collected from the garden
• How to create a simple dye bath
• How to prepare plants in the fall for the next season
• Resources to help you along your creative journey
Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston has been developing the FACTS dye garden for several years now and is excited to help you start producing your unique natural dye palette from your very own backyard.
When: Wednesday March 6th 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: Online
Workshop Cost: $20
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