Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am UTC-07:00

UW Center For Urban Horticulture | Seattle

UW Botanic Gardens
Publisher/HostUW Botanic Gardens
Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments
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Cost: $80, Advance registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis
This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to the world of natural dyes with a focus on the use of common garden plants, local ornamental trees and flowers, and even weeds! Students will learn how to prepare dye baths, how different fibers react to natural dyes, and be introduced to the use of mordants. Each student will leave with a swatch book and a silk scarf and cotton bandana that they dye themselves. Class cost includes all necessary supplies.
Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with themes of growth and decay—of our bodies, our culture, and our landscapes. Her work often incorporates natural pigments extracted from foraged organic matter such as plants and fungi, and this exploration allows her to connect deeply with the environments she lives and creates her work in. Check out her work at www.annekewilder.com
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UW Center For Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st Street,Seattle, Washington, United States

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