Name: Petals Into Pigment: Natural Dyeing with Valentine’s Flowers
Start: 2026-02-20T17:00:00-05:00
Location: 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

$Petals Into Pigment: Natural Dyeing with Valentine\u2019s Flowers$

This workshop, led by natural dyer and artist Korie Ellis, explores how natural pigments can hold memories. Using leftover Valentine’s Day flowers, participants will turn something temporary and delicate into something that lasts. Instead of letting bouquets fade, this process transforms them into color that can be worn, carried, and remembered. Each person will dye a cotton bandana infused with the pigments of their own preserved moment, creating a piece of wearable memory. Flowers will also be provided for anyone who is not bringing their own bouquet.
Along the way, Korie introduces the science behind natural dyeing, including how pH affects color and why natural fibers matter. The workshop also highlights circular design, showing how discarded flowers can become vibrant sources of color and self expression.
This experience is about holding onto a moment and giving it new life. Everyone will take home their naturally dyed bandana, along with care instructions to help preserve its story and color. No experience needed, and all materials will be prepared in advance.