Dyeing to Eradicate Invasive Species

Since 1978 the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy has been dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, rivers, streams and the beautiful natural setting of the Rogue River region.

Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

Explore, identify, collect and dye! Join us for a two-part workshop on using the invasive species, Dyer's Woad to dye yarn and fabric!

84 4th St

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<p>Curious about using plants to dye fibers? Interested in supporting healthy local ecosystems? Join Southern Oregon Land Conservancy for a two-part workshop: Dyeing to Eradicate Invasive Species! <strong>Part 1</strong> of the workshop will take place on a conserved private property near Pilot Rock, where we will take a hike guided by an expert botanist, learn to identify Dyer’s woad, and then pull out as much of this invasive species as we can. This haul of woad will come in handy a few days later for <strong>Part</strong> <strong>2</strong> of the workshop, when we use the woad to dye yarn or linen a beautiful light blue. Attendees will have their hand-dyed hank of DK weight yarn (~225 yds) or two yards of lightweight linen fabric shipped to them after the class.</p><h1>W﻿hen and Where: (read carefully)</h1><h3>Part 1 (hike &amp; plant collection): Thursday, May 18, 3:00-7:00 pm; meet at the Rite-Aid parking lot in Ashland, 2341 Ashland St, Ashland</h3><h3>Part 2 (dyeing): Sunday, May 21, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Southern Oregon Land Conservancy office at 84 Fourth St, Ashland</h3><p>Cost: $30 workshop fee </p><p>PLUS: </p><p>$12 for yarn OR  $30 for linen</p><p>Due to the variable nature of fibers, we will not be dyeing any fabrics or yarn brought from home. We are offering appropriate materials for this project at cost. </p><p></p><p><em>Following current state COVID 19 safety guidance, we recommend masks and physical distancing of at least six (6) feet for individuals who are unvaccinated, immunocompromised, at risk for severe COVID-19 disease, or living with someone in one of these categories. Email us at events@landconserve.org or call us at 541-482-3069 for more information. </em></p><p>As much as we love our furry friends at SOLC, <strong>pets are not allowed</strong>. SOLC does make exceptions for ADA service animals. Companion animals, however, are not allowed.</p><p>If you have questions about the day, contact Amber Shannon at  541-482-3069 Ext 107 or email her at amber@landconserve.org.</p>

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