Using Natural Dyes to Create Wearable Art
About this Event
Many people are aware of the beauty of plants like marigold and indigo, fewer are aware of their colorful history as dye plants in use by both indigenous and enslaved people in North and Central America for hundreds if not thousands of years. This session will discuss both the history of block root vegetable printing and natural dyes and then try our hand a creating some art works of our own using these materials. A number of wild indigo seeds and marigold seeds will also be distributed to all who want them. A number of scarves and fabric pieces will be available but feel free to bring your favorite cotton clothing item to dye if you like.
This is part of a series of workshops put on by Galvez Garden Artist-in-Resident, Lilith Dorsey, M.A.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2317 N Galvez St, 2317 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, United States
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