Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
A picture of dyeing yarn, naturally with sumac
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Dyeing yarn, using sumac for color.

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Natural Dyeing Workshop

  • Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn the basics of natural dyeing with native foraged plants with a presentation and hands on-demo. From background, prep work, to dye creation and utilization, we will cover all the basics. Participants invited to bring one small garment or 2 skeins of yarn (natural linen or wool) to participate in the hands-on dye process with native plants including black walnut, staghorn sumac, and more!

Instructor's bio: Learn the basics of natural dyeing with native foraged plants with a presentation and hands on-demo. From background, prep work, to dye creation and utilization, we will cover all the basics. Participants invited to bring one small garment or 2 skeins of yarn (natural linen or wool) to participate in the hands-on dye process with native plants including black walnut, staghorn sumac, and more!

Space is limited to 20 participants.

Fee

This program is vauled at $35, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $35 will help others attend the class. If you cannot afford the $15 materials cost, please contact us, scholoarships are available.

Register

https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/z1nzctrj1y10fsj/

Contact

Marissa Nolan
Horticulture Team Lead
mn623@cornell.edu
607-272-2292 x194

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension
615 Willow Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850

Last updated August 22, 2025

 

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