March 23, 2025, 10am-1pm
Flemington DIY
26 Stangl Rd. Flemington, NJ 08822
Workshop Description: Learn how to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns on textiles using a variety of flowers, botanical dyes, kitchen scraps, and spices. This workshop will lead participants through one of the most water-wise and unique natural dye processes, known as “bundle dyeing”. By focusing on both kitchen dyes and flower dyes, participants will be introduced to a broad array of natural dye sources. By the end of this workshop, you'll create either a bundle dyed cotton tote bag and a half-yard of cotton or two half-yards of cotton—perfect for quilting or sewing projects—and receive a PDF handout to guide your continued exploration of these practices. Discover the joy of capturing color from plants and humble kitchen waste to create works of art on fabric.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels of experience ages 12+. The $95 per person fee covers all materials and supplies. Please complete a new form for each individual that you are registering for this workshop.
Artist Bio: Laura Hricko is a textile artist, educator, and lifelong Philadelphian dedicated to the conviction that art is transformative and capable of enriching the lives of all people. Laura’s artistic practice involves various fiber arts techniques including quilting, mending, embroidery, and textile surface design. Most recently, Laura has been captivated by the processes of natural dyeing, which allow her to feel a deeper connection with nature and history, as she employs these ancient craft techniques to coax color from homegrown, foraged, and food-waste natural dye sources.