GROW YOUR OWN COLOR
WITH CHRIS BENTLEY AND MADELAINE CORBIN
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Plant a beautiful and useful dye garden! Get a head start on planning and planting this year, by learning which dye plants will thrive in your garden and yield a harvest of flowers, leaves, and foliage that are proven sources of fiber dyes. We will learn how to start seeds, nurture the growing plants, harvest and store dyestuffs. We will view fiber color samples and pigment samples, and we will discuss ways you can use the plant colors you grow. Participants will leave with a selection of dye plants they seed and prepare for their gardens.
Class Details
Age Requirement: adults and youth 12-17 if a parent or guardian is also registered for the class.
Location: Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Students bring: note-taking tools, garden trowel, gardening gloves, and containers for seedlings.
Tuition: $40
Materials fee: $15
Please note: you will be redirected to a Square link to finalize your registration.
Accessibility note: some hand strength may apply, but class is adaptable for all strength and skill levels
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.​
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Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
