Learn to make colorful dyes for your next fabric- or egg-dyeing project from common plants you can find during your next hike or trip to the grocery store! Design and dye one yard of fabric using the batik technique and natural dyes. If you finish early, try your new skills on smaller, egg canvases.
About your instructor: Tyler Arboretum Lead Educator Erin Conway has decades of experience ruining tablecloths and clothes during dyeing projects, and now it’s all paying off. With the help of other Tyler staff, she’s compiled a list of plants that’ll ensure your projects have a bounty of colors, no matter the time of year!
What to expect:
- Indoor workshop
- Arrive early to check in at the Visitor Center and enjoy the 5-minute walk to the Edible Garden Classroom.
- Batik uses melted wax to create designs. We will use soy wax, which melts at a much lower temperature than other waxes, but can still cause minor burns – especially on sensitive skin.
What to bring:
- Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.
- Closed-toed shoes and pants are recommended in case of dripping wax.
Pre-registration required.
MEMBERS (sign in for your discount!): $29.75 per person
NON-MEMBERS: $35 per person. The fee includes admission for the day, so feel free to stay for the day!
GUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): $29.75 per person. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in, or let them know that you are accompanying a participating Family or higher-level member.
A registered adult must accompany all children.
