JOIN US FOR AN IMMERSIVE 3-DAY WORKSHOP
THROUGH THE FARNSWORTH ART MUSUEM!
Join us for an immersive hands-on experience
creating art with foraged botanicals.
The workshop runs 10 am to 3 pm July 28-30, 2025.
Cost: $345; $315 for members. $90 for materials.
Class will meet at the Farnsworth Gamble Education Center.
Dive into the interconnected realm of creating with natural pigments with artist and educator Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints. The class will run Monday through Wednesday, with a special field trip to the Langlais Art Preserve to forage for plants and eco materials.
During this three-day workshop, participants will learn the alchemical process of botanical eco printing, natural dyeing, and ink making on both fabric and paper, as well as beginner techniques to create a series of handmade books and sew fabric patches. Students will create their own unique eco prints and dyed fabrics on a variety of decorative and functional materials. We will utilize seasonally foraged plants, food compost, and natural dye extracts to create with using various types of paper and fabric, as well as explore ways to layer color and imagery through over-dyeing, painting, book arts and stitching techniques.
Students will have the option to stitch a small piece of fabric to be integrated into a collaborative quilt, which will then be gifted to the Museum and capture the beauty of plants and their natural colors sourced from the season and region. All levels of experience are welcome!
CLASS DETAILS
The class will run Monday through Wednesday in the Gamble Education Center. Tuesday will be an offsite day visit to the Langlais Art Preserve to forage for plants and eco materials*. A class outline will be provided prior to the start of the class, with optional recommended pre-reading recommended.
Please note: All materials are provided; however, a list of suggested plants to forage and additional supplies to bring along with you will be shared prior to the class. Registration includes daily admission to the museum, class materials, and a midweek afternoon foraged tea feast. All registrants will also receive a special souvenir bag from Katama and the Farnsworth Museum Retail Store!
Lodging and all transportation, including offsite visits, are the responsibility of each course participant. All other meals beyond the afternoon tea are on your own. The course will run with a minimum of 5 registrants.
Cancellation Policy
Please refer to the Farnsworth Art Museum policy and contact them with any questions or concerns.