Seasonal Wreath Making & Natural Dye Class
Event Information
Event description
Learn two ways to utilize seasonal plant life. Arrin will teach wreath making. An will use natural materials to lead fabric dyeing.
About this event
Covered in wreath making:
- how to choose & find material
- wiring technique
- color and texture principles
Covered in natural dyeing:
- the performance of cellulose & protein fibers vs synthetic
- mordanting technique
- how to extract color from the plant life around us
All materials included. Each participant will take home their unique piece. Registration required.
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Your instructors:
Arrin is a floral artist whose work spans from large scale installations to single stem expressions.
An is textile designer who focuses on using natural materials to to add color to cellulose and protein fibers.
Both instructors are educators at the United States Botanic Garden and the National Arboretum. Last winter Arrin used An's naturally dyed fabric for her winter wreaths which has led them to offer this exciting joint class at Big Bear Cafe.
Organizer Arrin Sutliff
Organizer of Seasonal Wreath Making & Natural Dye Class
