exploring natural dyes E-BOOK - kid-friendly exercises & recipes for using natural dyes in the classroom
note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.
enjoy natural dyeing at home or in the classroom with your kiddos with this exercise book! originally designed for schools with the support of manitoba arts council’s artists in schools program. this book is good for youth in grades 7+, and for younger kiddos with the help of an adult. always practice kitchen and plant safety when working with natural dyes.
this 60-page full-colour e-book includes:
a brief history of natural dyes
vocabulary list to help you understand the jargon
health & safety notes
the science and steps for dyeing animal and plant fibres
select recipes for dyes and paints
resources for growing a dye garden
exercises and recipes for exhausting dye pots, including making lake pigments, paper, and ice dyeing
how to paint and block print on fabric using natural dyes
how to make watercolour paint and chalk pastels with natural dyes
extra hands-on activities for sustainable classroom fun with natural dyes and plants
resources including book and online class recommendations, suppliers, and more
are you a school educator? check out this page for more information about bringing ash to your school.
want more natural dye recipes? find full monographs, recipes, ideal growing zones, additional uses, and fun facts in the creative coven community’s colour journal!
note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.
enjoy natural dyeing at home or in the classroom with your kiddos with this exercise book! originally designed for schools with the support of manitoba arts council’s artists in schools program. this book is good for youth in grades 7+, and for younger kiddos with the help of an adult. always practice kitchen and plant safety when working with natural dyes.
this 60-page full-colour e-book includes:
a brief history of natural dyes
vocabulary list to help you understand the jargon
health & safety notes
the science and steps for dyeing animal and plant fibres
select recipes for dyes and paints
resources for growing a dye garden
exercises and recipes for exhausting dye pots, including making lake pigments, paper, and ice dyeing
how to paint and block print on fabric using natural dyes
how to make watercolour paint and chalk pastels with natural dyes
extra hands-on activities for sustainable classroom fun with natural dyes and plants
resources including book and online class recommendations, suppliers, and more
are you a school educator? check out this page for more information about bringing ash to your school.
want more natural dye recipes? find full monographs, recipes, ideal growing zones, additional uses, and fun facts in the creative coven community’s colour journal!
note: this purchase is for a pdf pattern. you will receive a download link upon purchase.
enjoy natural dyeing at home or in the classroom with your kiddos with this exercise book! originally designed for schools with the support of manitoba arts council’s artists in schools program. this book is good for youth in grades 7+, and for younger kiddos with the help of an adult. always practice kitchen and plant safety when working with natural dyes.
this 60-page full-colour e-book includes:
a brief history of natural dyes
vocabulary list to help you understand the jargon
health & safety notes
the science and steps for dyeing animal and plant fibres
select recipes for dyes and paints
resources for growing a dye garden
exercises and recipes for exhausting dye pots, including making lake pigments, paper, and ice dyeing
how to paint and block print on fabric using natural dyes
how to make watercolour paint and chalk pastels with natural dyes
extra hands-on activities for sustainable classroom fun with natural dyes and plants
resources including book and online class recommendations, suppliers, and more
are you a school educator? check out this page for more information about bringing ash to your school.
want more natural dye recipes? find full monographs, recipes, ideal growing zones, additional uses, and fun facts in the creative coven community’s colour journal!
