Classes are listed in date order with the earliest classes first.


Eucalyptus Magic

Join us to naturally dye a one-of-a-kind scarf. We’ll use fresh eucalyptus leaves to create a unique pattern on a 14” x 72” silk or wool gauze scarf. Through the magic of eco-dyeing, the leaves impart their color to the cloth. In the first session, you’ll put your scarves together, place them in the dye bath, and learn about the process. We’ll also make string bracelets from naturally dyed cotton with a naturally dyed bead as we wait for the water to boil. While the scarves are dyeing, you’ll have free time from 10:30 to noon to visit Central Market, downtown shops, or get a cup of coffee. At noon we’ll remove the scarves from the bath and have the “big reveal”.

Saturday, November 16, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen in Lancaster, Pa. Please click here to sign up.


Making Botanical Ink

Create ink using plants and iron. We’ll create two inks, one gray/black from nuts or sumac and iron and a clear yellow from marigolds or turmeric. While the ink is cooking, you’ll create a sketchbook with drawings and watercolor paper to practice your penmanship with when the ink is ready. And we’ll make string using naturally dyed beads and cotton cloth. Participants will leave with two bottles of ink, a calligraphy pen (pen holder and nib), and a 4” x 6” sketchbook they created.

Saturday, October 5th, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen in Lancaster, Pa. Please click here to sign up.

Saturday October 12th, Chesterton River Arts, Chestertown, Md. Please click here to sign up. You will need to scroll down.

Date Change - Wednesday, November 6th, Carlisle Arts learning Center, Carlisle, Pa. Please click here to sign up.


Previous Classes Taught:

  • Indigo Dyeing

  • Bundle dyeing or eco-dyeing

  • Natural dyeing

  • Dyeing with Fiber Reactive Dyes

  • Textile Printing with Craft Foam

  • Oil Painting Experience

  • Art with Unconventional Materials

  • Simple Batik

  • Shibori

  • Marbling on fabric

  • Finger Painting for Adults

  • Basic Drawing

  • Color Theory