Greetings, Tarweed friends! The solstice is approaching and the days are long, helping fruit to ripen and flowers to bloom.
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While many of us are busy tending to our gardens (lots of watering!), getting ready for camping trips and travels, and embracing the buzzing of summer, Tarweed Folk School has put together a few new classes and events that we hope you will enjoy. Read below to learn about our upcoming classes and events, Community Listserve, and other exciting Tarweed news.
Greetings! We hope this Spring newsletter finds you well and that you are enjoying the emerging sunshine and blossoming landscape. We are excited to announce a few classes that are open for registration today! Please read more to find our class lineup and registration.
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In addition to upcoming classes, Tarweed has even more exciting updates to share! Read on to learn about our new home (!!!), community events platform, and a blog entry about planting a dye garden for adding vibrant and natural color to textiles and paper.
As we start seeds for this year’s garden and select seedlings from local nurseries, now is the time to consider another great reason to grow our own – dye color!
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For centuries, botanicals have been a rich source of textile color but today the majority of our clothing and its color is synthetic, and we’re becoming increasingly aware of the effects of the microplastics they shed continuously. However, learning to dye with plant-based colors is a satisfying way to connect with the natural world, create beauty in our gardens, and besides – it’s fun!
