Natural Plant Dye Play Silks Workshop with Shellie Smith
Fri, Nov 18
|Maui Homeschool Hale
Play silks make perfect gifts for children of all ages! They’re a cornerstone piece in open-ended play, look beautiful in your home, and are particularly remarkable as one-of-a-kind gift wrap.
Time & Location
Nov 18, 2022, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Maui Homeschool Hale
About the event
You will dye and take home your own three play silks (35"x35" with hand rolled hems) in a full rainbow of colors. Learn about the mordanting process and experience all the colors of nature. Experiment with shibori techniques to create beautiful patterns and designs. Take away printed easy-to-follow instructions for future at-home dying, confidence, and pride in your handwork!
Red / pink - cochineal insect, lives on the prickly pear cactus
Orange - cosmos flowers
Yellow - marigold flowers
Blue - organic indigo
Green - marigold overdyed with indigo