Natural Dyeing with Invasive Buckthorn

Schedule

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The WasteShed Evanston | Evanston, IL

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Learn how to use one of our region's most invasive plants to make beautiful botanic dye and take home a one of a kind textile!
About this Event

Have you wanted to try natural dye but aren't quite sure how to start? Looking to add more sustainability in your own artmaking and want a cool new way to do so?
Artist Katelyn Patton will teach you how to dye with a local invasive species the common buckthorn in this fun, one day workshop! Join us to learn the basics of natural dyeing while discuss healthy ecosystems.
Each participant will get their own textile to take home (donated by The WasteShed!)


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The WasteShed Evanston, 1245 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, United States

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