Botanical Alchemy with Plant Dyes
Saturday October 27, 2018  10am - 3:30pm (5 Hours 30 Minutes)
Workshop / Class

 mamiesschoolhouse@gmail.com
 902 323-0714

Learn about the ancient history and current ecological practices for creating beautiful dye colours from Nova Scotia's native plants.

Students will take home:
-mini-skeins of Nova Scotia wool plus small fabric samples dyed in the workshop for use in other crafts and/or as a reference library of techniques
-dye records showing the key variables in achieving successful results
-the skills to further explore the magic of plant colour
-an appreciation for the critical importance of preserving and regenerating native ecosystems and the important public awareness and education role performed by the botanical gardens

www.mamiesschoolhouse.com to register
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: $100 includes all materials
Poster
Acadia University
32 University Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia

 botanicalgardens@acadiau.ca
 902-585-1917

       

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