northern natural dye recipes E-BOOK - 2022 local northern dyes

note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.

enjoy natural dyeing at home with your kiddos with this recipe book! originally designed for school libraries with the support of manitoba arts council’s artists in schools program. this book is good for kiddos in grades 4+, and for younger ones with the help of an adult. always practice kitchen and plant safety when working with natural dyes.

complete with supply list, glossary of important words, instructions on how to prep plant AND animal-based fibres with non-toxic supplies for colours that last, and some basic science for young and young-at-heart enquiring minds. featuring 36 recipes for natural dyes available in growing zone 3 (native, naturalized, invasive, and cultivated plants, as well as some common kitchen compost).

are you a school educator? check out this page for more information about the k-12 natural dyeing curriculum ash is currently developing.

want more details on each of the plants in these recipes? find these dyes and more with full monographs, recipes, ideal growing zones, additional uses, and fun facts in the creative coven community’s colour journal!