Taught by

“She turned back to inspect a bank of greens: olive, jade, leaf, kiwi, lime, a silver-green

like the back of birch leaves, a bright pistachio.” ―  Anne Bartlett ,  Knitting

 

Dyes are substances that impart color to other materials such as fibers (including fabric, paper, yarn, and baskets). Currently, an Indigenous Fiber Arts Studio is under development as the first step of establishing an Indigenous Arts Campus adjacent to Evergreen’s “House of Welcome” Longhouse. Participants in this program will have the opportunity to design a garden of dye plants to surround the Fiber Arts Studio. Toward this end, students will learn about the history of natural dyes in different places and times, including among the Coast Salish; explore color science, perception, and theory; study plants used as dyes; experience the art of dyeing with plants; and develop skills required to design and create a dye garden.  Activities will include lectures, readings, research, writing, workshops, labs, and hands-on field work. 

Quarters

Fall Open

Location and Schedule

Final Schedule and Room Assignment

• Fall

Campus Location

Olympia

Time Offered

Weekend

Advertised Schedule