Michigan State University masthead graphic

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Bird Sanctuary

  • Kellogg Farm
  • Research &
    Education
  • Conference Center &
    Manor House
  • Home
  • About
    • About Home
    • Mission
    • History of the Sanctuary
      • Historical Leadership at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
      • The Changing Sanctuary Landscape
    • Research
    • Staff
    • Employment
  • Visit
    • Visit Home
    • Admission and Hours
    • Directions
    • Visit with a Group
      • Self-guided Activities
    • Birds
      • Recent Bird Sightings
      • Birds on Exhibit
      • Know Your Swans
    • Gardens
    • Trails
  • Events & Programs
    • Events Home
    • For Adults
    • For Families
    • For K-12 Students
  • Support
  • News
    • Blogs
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Events / Canceled – Natural Plant Dye Workshop

Canceled – Natural Plant Dye Workshop

Map Image of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary location

Date/Time
Date(s) - 03.09.2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
0
Download Event iCal

Location
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Categories

  • Kellogg Biological Station
  • Bird Sanctuary


A small group of people exmine samples of yellow and orange colored fibers, treated with a dye made from coreopsis flowers, which are lying on a table.This workshop has been canceled due to low enrollment.

See the plants around you in a new light as you learn about the art of creating natures dyes from native plants.

A Natural Plant Dye Workshop is set for 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s classroom area. Lori Evesque will detail the process of creating natural dyes from plants and explore the natural history of some plants commonly used in dyes. Attendees should bring a sack lunch.

About 

Gain skills and experience in:

  • Making a dye bath
  • Different mordants and post-dye treatments 
  • Commonly used dye plants, and the natural history of dye plants in our region
  • The science behind natural dyes
  • Important safety precautions for natural dyeing

Attendees will leave the workshop with:

  • A sample chart of the 24 colors that can be obtained from our dye plant, coreopsis
  • Knowledge of local plants that you could grow or harvest to naturally dye with at home
  • Full confidence to naturally dye on your own
  • Optional for an additional fee: One naturally dyed silk scarf (8″ x 54″) or two 50 gm wool skeins

Course fee and registration

Workshop fees are $125 for Sanctuary members ($135 if also purchasing a scarf or skeins) and $135 (or $145) for non-members. Register at https://bit.ly/kbs-plant-dye-2024 by Monday, March 4.

Questions? Please call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Jul 09 Birds and Coffee Online Chat: Wading Birds Learn More >
  • Jul 09 Wild Wednesdays: Turtles or Tortoises? Learn More >
  • Jul 12 Behind the Scenes: Raptors Learn More >
  • view all
  • Recent Blog Posts

    Meet the Raptors of Michigan!

    Read More

    Welcome Rylee Lorenz to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary!

    Read More

    Field Experiences for Students

    Read More

    A legacy of conservation; a commitment to sustainability.

    Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
    12685 East C Avenue
    Augusta, MI 49012
    Phone: (269) 671-2510 birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu

    Sign up for our monthly newsletter

    Get regular updates from KBS about research, events, and more!
    *indicates required
    Connect with us on social media!
    TwitterFacebook
    Michigan State University Wordmark
    • Call us: (269) 671-2510
    • Contact Information
    • Sitemap
    • Privacy Statement
    • Site Accessibility

    Call MSU: (517) 355-1855 | Visit msu.edu | Notice of Nondiscrimination

    SPARTANS WILL | © Michigan State University Board of Trustees