Join natural dyer and textile artist Laura Hricko for a hands-on exploration into creating patterns and prints on fabric using natural dyes.
In this immersive workshop, explore how to transform flowers, food waste, and other organic materials into stunning, eco-friendly dyes. This workshop will lead participants through one of the most water-wise and unique natural dye processes, known as “bundle dyeing”. Discover a variety of natural dye sources, and create your own one-of-a-kind, naturally dyed organic cotton bandana and tote bag to take home and cherish. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop will inspire you to connect with nature and textile art in a whole new way.
Location
Grove Studios 104 & 105
Instructor
Laura Hricko
Laura Hricko is an artist, educator, and lifelong Philadelphian dedicated to the conviction that art is transformative and capable of enriching the lives of all people. Hricko’s artistic practice involves various fiber arts techniques including sewing, quilting, embroidery, and textile surface design. Most recently, Hricko 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.
