Wild Pigments and Fibers

Thursday, August 24, 2023
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuition: $36  Materials: $4

What kind of colors live outside our windows? In this series of seasonal classes, we will explore the natural world and its potential uses for twines, paints, and dyes. We will learn about ethical seasonal foraging practices. Back at EFS, participants will learn a variety of techniques to process and utilize the materials for wildcrafting.  Depending on availability of materials during each growing season, techniques covered may include extracting pigment from rocks and plants, making inks and dyes, making marking tools, printing, making fiber cordage and rope. 

Please dress for the weather, wear shoes that are comfortable to walk in, and bring a notebook. 

About the Instructor: Joan Schopp Hunn is an organic textile mixed media artist. She loves to explore and experiment with natural materials found on hikes in the rocks, forests and waters of the boreal forest. She makes inks, dyes and cordage from rock and plant pigments and plant fibers both foraged and grown in her garden. She seeks to protect and nourish the natural environment through sharing its wonders and gifts to others.