NC State Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Buncombe County

dye gardening

The Magic of Indigo, November 14

The Learning Garden presents:
The Magic of Indigo

fresh indigoTuesday November 14, 2023
10 to 11:30 a.m.

NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Presenters: Pat Strang and Joyce Tromba, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers

Learn how to set up an organic indigo vat using a few simple ingredients and witness the magical creation of blue as the fiber comes out of the vat.  We will use traditional resist techniques to dye cotton bandanas.

This event is free, but a $10 donation is requested.

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. To ensure a good learning experience, attendance will be limited. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

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Dyeing with Fresh Indigo, July 27

The Learning Garden presents:
Dye Garden Series: Dyeing with Fresh Indigo

Thursday, July 27, 2023
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Presenters: Pat Strang and Joyce Tromba, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers

In this class, you will learn about growing 2 types of indigo for your dye gardens. Additionally you will have hands-on experfresh indigoience collecting the plant material and learning 2 methods of dying silk scarves with fresh indigo. If there is time, there will be information on creating an organic indigo dye vat.

Presentation is free, $10 donation requested. Cash only.

This class will be in the garden, please dress appropriately.

Registration: Seating is limited and registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522

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Introduction to Botanical Dyeing, June 22

The Learning Garden presents:
Dye Garden Series: Introduction to Botanical Dyeing

Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Presenters: Pat Strang and Joyce Tromba, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers

You will learn about the plants that are easiest to grow and cultivate for natural dyeNaturally dyed cotton_by Lucia Garcia Gonzalez_CC 1.0_Flickrs.  You will have hands-on experience with collecting the plant matter; making the dye bath; and then dying samples of various fibers using weld, one of the heritage dye plants.  In addition to the sample fibers, you will also dye a cotton napkin to take home.

Presentation is free, a $10 donation is requested.  Cash only

This class will be held in the garden, please dress appropriately.

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

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Contact Us

N.C. Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Helpline 828-255-5522

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