Kitchen Sink Natural Dyes

Hosted at Stumptown Art Center in Whitefish, MT

Saturday, March 11, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and

Sunday, March 12, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Kitchen Sink Dyes is a class that teaches students how to create natural dyes using everyday kitchen waste. This family friendly class will focus on using onion skins and avocado pits and skins, but the instructor will also discuss other materials that can be used. Participants will receive 4 pre-prepared cotton bandanas and will learn the basics of preparing a dye bath, including using modifiers and techniques to achieve various patterns and colors on the material. This class is suitable for beginners, those looking to expand their knowledge of natural dyeing, or anyone interested in a sustainable and colorful way to repurpose kitchen scraps. Recommended to bring your own journal and pen/pencil for note taking.

Family Friendly event:

Ages 7 and up with an adult, $45 includes 4 bandanas to make together for one child and one adult

16+ single student includes 4 bandanas