Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival
Introduction to Dyeing with Mushrooms & Lichens
October 15th
$65
Clallam County Fairgrounds, Port Angelas WA
Explore the many colors of Kingdom Fungi as we discuss the biology & conservation of dye specimens, historical uses of natural dye, and the logistics to get started dyeing at home! Participants will learn how to prepare fibers to dye, extract color from mushrooms and lichens, and modify colors with pH changes and exposure to iron (ferrous sulfate). We will make color swatch cards with a variety of mushroom & lichen dyed wool yarns, practice color modification steps, make test bundles with pre-mordanted wool, and dye a silk handkerchief to take home.
Block Printing
STEAMboat Studio, Maple Valley WA
$65
November 12th, 3:00-6:00pm
This block printing course is designed for both new and experienced print makers. We will discuss relief printing techniques, supply choices & sources, how to get started block printing, and how to expand your printing practice to include new techniques.
Natural Dye Printing
STEAMboat Studio, Maple Valley WA
February 4th, 3:00-6:00pm
In this workshop we will learn to make thickened mordants and dye pastes, called lakes, with natural materials that have been gathered locally and globally. We will learn how to apply dye to prepared materials as if painting a canvas to achieve bold contrasts and patterns. We will discuss foraging ethics and techniques while learning about the natural history of gathered items. Each participant will leave with a handprinted silk scarf, cotton bandana, and stack of color swatches of their own making.
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Felting Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest
At the following King County Libraries in 2023:
Newcastle Library: September 30th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Black Diamond Library: October 21st, 1:00-3:00 pm
North Bend Library: October 24th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Valley View Library: October 28th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Kent Library: December 30th, 1:00-3:00 pm
At the following King County Libraries in 2024:
Shoreline Library: January 13th, 4:00-6:00 pm
Exploring Form & Texture with Felted Vessels
At the following King County Libraries in 2023:
Maple Valley Library (Adults): September 26th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Bellevue Library (Ages 11+): October 14th, 2:30-4:30 pm
Enumclaw Library (Teens): November 5th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Burien Library (Teens): December 10th, 3:00-5:00 pm
Tukwilla Library (Teens & Adults): December 17th, 1:00-3:00 pm
Dyeing with Foraged Lichens, Mushrooms, & Plants
At the following King County Libraries in 2023:
Maple Valley Library (Adults): August 19th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Black Diamond Library (Adults): September 16th, 1:00-3:00 pm
Newport Way Library (Adults): October 3rd, 6:00-7:45 pm
Muckleshoot Library (Teens): November 18th, 2:00-4:00 pm
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Printmaking
At the following King County Libraries in 2023:
Botanical Printmaking
Covington Library (Adults): September 23rd, 1:00-3:00 pm
Woodmont Library (Adults): October 29th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Federal Way Library (Adults): December 16th, 1:00-3:00 pm
Fungi Printmaking
Federal Way Library (Teens): December 22nd, 1:00-3:00 pm
