Photo: Sasha Duerr

When: Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (EDT)
Where: ONLINE
Fee: $10

Sasha Duerr

This is a joint program with the American Horticultural Society.

You probably know that native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur. In addition to supporting pollinators and other wildlife, native plants are inherently sustainable because they require less watering and fertilization than most non-natives. But did you also know that native plants can produce a stunning array of color in naturally dyed clothing, textiles and fibers?

Inspired by the abundance of early summer color in nature, natural dye artist and textile designer Sasha Duerr will reveal the process for making gorgeous plant-dyed palettes harvested from native plants in backyard gardens, foraged from local trees and shrubs, and even derived from nuisance plants. You’ll learn to make vibrant, natural dye recipes from scratch so that you can create your own full range of gorgeous, locally grown, plant-based hues with your very own seasonal color story.

Having taught for over a decade at the California College of the Arts with a joint appointment in textiles and fine art, Sasha designs curriculum and teaches courses at the intersection of natural color, slow food, slow fashion and social practice. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums across the United States and abroad. In 2007, Sasha founded Permacouture Institute to encourage the exploration of regenerative design practices for fashion and textiles. Her extensive work with plant-based palettes has been featured in the New York Times, American Craft Magazine, Selvedge and the Huffington Post. She is the author of “The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes,  Natural Color, and Natural Palettes.”