All workshops are held in my home studio on our small homestead in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Surrounded by an abundant permaculture garden, our home offers a peaceful and grounded backdrop for learning. Ducks, chickens, and geese wander freely through the gardens, and you might also meet our two happy dogs and two wild, playful boys along the way. Surrounded by this vibrant, living landscape, classes are intentionally small and personal, creating a warm, welcoming environment where creativity and hands-on exploration thrive.
Introduction to Natural Plant Dyes
$85
Join us for a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop exploring the art and science of natural dyeing. In this class, you will learn how to transform wild and cultivated plants from the Northeast Kingdom into beautiful natural colors for plant-based fabrics, including cotton and linen.
This workshop is designed to give the basics of natural dyeing, including:
• Preparing plant-based fibers for optimal dye absorption
• Identifying and safely foraging local dye plants
• Creating a range of vibrant, unique colors
• Experimenting with pH modifiers to achieve unique effects
You will leave the class with the skills and confidence to continue exploring natural dyeing at home. No prior experience necessary.
October 25, 2025 9am-12pm
November 22, 2025 9am-12pm
Natural Dye Weekend Workshop
$160
This comprehensive two-day workshop offers a deep exploration of natural dyeing from start to finish. Students will learn how to properly prepare plant-based fibers for dyeing and gain hands-on experience with a variety of natural dye sources, including flowers, leaves, roots, and bark. With the extended format, participants will have more time to engage in each stage of the process, from fabric preparation to creating and working with dye baths.
In this weekend workshop, you will learn:
- Preparing plant fibers (scouring, tannin treatment, mordanting)
- Processing different plant parts into dye materials (flowers, leaves, roots, bark, mushrooms)
- Caring for naturally dyed fabrics to preserve color and texture
- Storing dye plants for later use
- Making the most of leftover dye baths, with a brief introduction to paints and pigments
By the end of the weekend, participants will leave with the confidence to continue experimenting with natural color at home.
November 8 & 9, 2025 9am-12pm
Kid’s Natural Dye Class
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where kids will explore the magic of natural dyeing! In this class, young artists will learn how to turn plants from the Northeast Kingdom into unique, beautiful colors for dyeing.
This class is designed to introduce kids to the basics of natural dyeing, including:
- Getting fabrics ready to soak up color
- Learning about safe, local plants that can be used for dye
- Creating their own colorful, one-of-a-kind designs
- Playing with natural color changes using simple, safe techniques
Each child will leave the class with the skills to continue experimenting with plant-based dyes at home. No experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!
Dates are still TBD for kids’ classes. Please follow the link below to share more information about your child — this will help me plan classes with a better sense of ages and interests.