Introduction to Natural Dyeing (6-part series) with Kelly Lane

Explore the art and science of natural dyeing in this hands-on, 6-week introductory workshop. Introduction to Natural Dyeing (6-part series) with Kelly Lane 6-Part Series Workshop! Date: Thursdays, August 13 – September 17, 2026 Time: 6pm-9pm Description:The Fibers Studio at Contemporary Craft is thrilled to introduce you to the Beth Wainwright Dye Lab, an exciting new resource in our suite of studios! Natural Dyeing is the process of extracting color from plant, mineral, and sometimes other (like lichen, mushroom, and insect!) sources to create a broad and colorful palette. The focus of this class will be dyeing fibers with naturally sourced—and minimally processed—matter. In this 6-part series, students will get an introductory overview to processes and practices of natural dyeing, and also become acclimated to the Beth Wainwright Dye Lab here at Contemporary Craft, enabling future independent rental of the Dye Lab for continued practice. Students will learn techniques for working… View Source