2 Hours Nature Dyeing Fabric with Local Plants in Cyprus
This is a workshop which brings together history, ecology, craft and science, suitable for a wide range of ages (including children 5 year and older). You will get to learn interesting facts, identify some local plants and learn about their historical use. Finally you will get to use your hands to create your own work of art- a naturally dyed silk hankie.
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2 Hours Nature Dyeing Fabric with Local Plants in Cyprus
What's included in 2 Hours Nature Dyeing Fabric with Local Plants in Cyprus
(Subject to Option Inclusions)You will meet me in my studio, where we will see examples of various important dye plants and samples of dyed fabric from my collection. I will spend some time introducing you to the history and craft of natural dyes, its relationship to local flora, and Cyprus folk textile traditions. We will extract color from one or two local or seasonal plants. I will also introduce a simple tie dye technique, related to a lost mysterious tradition from a Cyprus village. You will get to create a colorful silk handkerchief, which you will take with you as a souvenir.
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- When entering Treis Elies village, follow signs for Paphos/Kaminaria/Tzelefos bridge. You will pass local coffee shop and bakery. The Rhus and Parhus workshop is on the main road. It has large green doors and a front porch (with signs). I will be on the porch!