Natural Dyes 101: Group classes for community or corporate groups to learn new skills and connect with others

Part 1: History and Information about Natural Dyes

Part 2: Scouring and Preparing Fibres

Part 3: Fibre Options - Cellulose vs. Protein Fibres, The Mordanting Process

Part 4: Dyeing Processes & necessary Safety and Equipment

Part 5: Take-away Information & Resources

Natural Dyes & Eco-Printing

Part 1: Collecting Materials, Leaves and flowers (local sources) and beyond

Part 2: Fibre Options, Mordants, eco-print techniques

Part 3: Bundle Dye, Steaming and implementation

(Refreshment Break with locally sourced Teas)

Part 4: Rinsing and Fibre aftercare

Vision Board & Goal Setting: Visualize and create your joy!

Part 1: Choosing your Creative Vision and goal setting, Ideation: Thought Webs, Collecting images and materials

Part 2: Image Selection Process: Narrowing and implementation

Part 3: Magic, Ritual and Vision in everyday life, Tips and tools for effective follow through

Youth Art & Yoga Classes

Join artist Jen Cake on a journey of creative fun and exploration: As an Artist, Yoga teacher and Forest school Facilitator-in-training, Jen will host Creative Art & Yoga Classes for youth using movement, mindfulness, games, drawing, printmaking, colour theory, natural dyes, mixed media, natural objects, nature-based sensory, sculpture and collage.

Two hour sessions available for:

Kids (Ages 3-6)

Youth (Ages 6-12)

Teen (Ages 12-18)