The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley will host a special exhibition about plant-based fibers and dyes. The exhibition, Fiber & Dye, opens on Thursday, March 6 and continues through Sunday, March 23, 2014. The exhibit is free with garden admission.
Garden visitors have many opportunities to learn about plant fibers and dyes this month. Here is a look at the wonderful schedule of classes:
- Chemistry of Dyes – March 8
- Resist Dyeing Techniques with Kristine Vejar – March 9, 2013
- Colors from Nature (Family Program) – March 15
- Pine Needle Basketry – March 16
- Film Viewing + 1,2,3 Indigo Vat Demo with Slow Fiber Studios – March 18
- Plant Color Extractions for Cosmetics – March 22
- Creating Pigments and Paints from Plants – March 23
View course descriptions and register on the Garden’s website.
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