Welcome to the Magic of Natural Dyes!

Welcome to the “Magic of Natural Dyes” textile fundamentals course. My name is Serena, and I will guide you through this exciting journey of botanical pigment art, where we will learn to create colorful magic in harmony with nature.

This skill building program will take you through the full natural dye process, using a combination of both traditional folk and modern dye techniques to successfully collect, extract, and use plant color on yarn and fabrics.

Together we will de-mystify the mordant treatment process, explore the nuances of sustainable color, and immerse ourselves in the magic of plants.

The course comes with a priceless resource included- an extensive, full-color downloadable study pages, containing detailed and step-by- step instruction for all aspects of the natural dye process, plant pigment recipes and formulas, plant pigment apothecary index with over 100+ plants for cultivating or foraging dyes, natural dye plant history and lore, seasonal pigment map and forage guide, and blank natural dye note pages for you to document and keep track of your projects with ease and accuracy. All of this comes in a conveniently printable format. Using this resource, you can dive even deeper into the realm of natural dyes, and step away from this course as a confident natural dyer.

So, whether you are a textile artist looking to craft more sustainably, a clothing designer seeking a different approach to achieve sustainable fashion, or a shepherd or shepherdess with a flock of fiber animals and yarn or raw fiber you want to transform, this course will set you on the path of adding eco-friendly color to your creations.