Spring is the perfect time to plant a dye garden and begin the yearly cycle of growing your own natural colors for fiber arts projects.

In this informative afternoon workshop, learn which dye plants thrive in Western North Carolina, along with practical tips for planting, spacing, growing conditions, harvesting, and seed collection. Discover how to cultivate and care for plants that can bring a rainbow of natural color to your creative practice throughout the seasons.

This workshop focuses on growing and cultivating natural dye plants, rather than the process of dyeing with them.

Limited plants and seeds will be available for purchase, and additional sourcing information will be provided for those who wish to grow their own dye garden at home.

Saturday, March 27, 2027 1:00-4:00pm

One spot is saved for a scholarship position. This scholarship covers 50% of the total cost of the workshop experience. I believe that Craft is essential to our well being, but capitalism has other priorities. If you would like to incorporate this learning experience into your life but its full cost would challenge your expenses and prevent you from meeting your financial needs, please email me directly at melanie@wildearthtextiles.com to see if this opportunity has filled and to set up payment.

Location: Catalyst Fiber Workshop - 1695 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC