Natural Dye Workshop

Discover the world of natural dyes in this hands-on workshop introducing you to the alchemy of plant dyes, ecological art & slow making. We’ll cover the fundamentals of plant dyes, including the different types of fabric and how to prepare them for dyeing, how to create your own plant dye baths, and how to overdye and make color modifications. We’ll dye using common plants and foods local farmers grow.

This workshop registration is full! If you're interested in a workshop in the future please add your name to the waitlist here

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Cady Faus is a natural dyer and mixed media artist based in Boulder, Colorado. Passionate about our local Fibershed and slow food and fashion movements, her art practice seeks an understanding of and connection to natural material, history and place, and self and community. She has traveled internationally to study the arts of natural dye and has learned Katazome and Tsutsugaki techniques from experts in Japan, Mexico, and California. Her current focus combines elements of traditional arts with modern-day methods, all the while paying attention to sustainability, stewardship, and collaboration between farmers and artists. Cady believes curiosity without judgement is the best tool in the arts of natural dyeing.

Cady is also a member of SOIL Boulder, farm volunteer at Elk Run Farm, and producing member of the Mountains and Plains Fibershed.

Socials: Cady.hartley.faus

Website: Cadyfaus.com

This workshop is pay-what-you-can starting at $5. If cost is a barrier please email us flatironsfarmers@gmail.com