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Working with Natural Dyes: Section A
October 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$54
Decorate the harvest table this season with a runner, placemats, or napkins made using natural dyes extracted from goldenrods, walnuts, and indigo. Diane Keesee discusses the historic uses of dyes and how to identify and responsibly harvest local dye-producing plants. Preparation and dyeing techniques using natural mordants and modifiers are presented. Try your hand at these heritage skills and share them with your friends and family this year.
This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
About the Instructor:
Diane Keesee has a passion for creating interesting signature cocktails, spirit infusions, shrubs, and bitters, using unique seasonal ingredients. She has been involved in hospitality management and the beverage industry for more than 20 years, including having worked for Greenville Country Club and Vicmead Hunt Club.
