Marigolds & Madder Root ~ A Natural Dye Workshop
Join The Natural Dye Company at Waterloo Area Historical Society and spend the afternoon making something beautiful from nature. You’ll learn how to dye textiles using two plants you can grow right in your garden — marigolds and madder root — and walk away with a one-of-a-kind naturally dyed textile.
Choose your canvas: a silk scarf or cotton bandana. We’ll start by dyeing our textile in a golden yellow marigold dye bath, then use a shibori-inspired resist technique to create a simple pattern. Finally, our textiles will go into a rich, red madder root dye bath, creating a bright and vibrant contrast against the yellow. Every piece will be unique!
This workshop is not particularly messy, but you are welcome to bring your own smock or apron. Children are welcomed to register, but must be accompanied by an adult. If you are accompanying a registered child and would like to make a naturally dyed textile of your own, please register yourself as well. No experience necessary, and beginners are encouraged to register. Register here.
