Adult Studio: Natural Dye Workshop

Saturday, July 12, 1–5pm

(Museum Members receive an additional 10% discount—use discount code MAKEART at discount)

Inspired by the current exhibition Flora Symbolica: The Art of Flowers, we will explore the historical stories of a variety of natural dye plants, while creating a collection of naturally dyed napkins to take home. Learn how to make the rainbow from locally grown dye plants and explore a couple of surface design techniques, creating botanical prints from natural dye flowers as well.

About the Teaching Artist:

Melanie Wilder is a weaver, natural dyer, and explorer of material and process. She has spent the past 20+ years dedicated to learning and teaching, living in the Asheville area where she currently runs the fiber program at Warren Wilson College. She is interested in exploring how process crosses into our daily lives, and how intentional choices can help shape our footprint on the future. This involves the yearly rhythm of growing fibers and dyes and how the textiles made from these plants creates ritual and meaning.

Available: The Asheville Art Museum will award two BIPOC scholarships for the Adult Studio. To apply, click here.