Working with Natural Dyes
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesCreate a table runner or a set of napkins made using dyes extracted from natural sources like indigo. Diane Keesee discusses 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 Saturday, June 7, 2025. About the Instructor: Diane Keesee has a passion for creating interesting signature cocktails, spirit infusions, shrubs, and bitters, using unique seasonal ingredients. She has