Enjoy an afternoon of foraging, dyeing and making slow textiles with purpose.

Learn about the brilliant reds and pinks derived from the shell of the cochineal bug that lives on the prickly pear cactus. We will forage local cochineal and work with dried cochineal from Oaxaca. These reds have a rich history of being used for cardinal’s robes, textiles at Versailles and the redcoats of the British Army.

Workshop includes: sample fabrics to dye

a copy of Knit Wit magazine snacks + refreshments stories + community

Date:

August 27, 1-4pm Location:

Studios of Camper General Store in West Adams