Natural Dyes Workshop

February 09, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Skokie Heritage Museum
8031 Floral Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 929-8001

Our workshop series "Flax Fashion: From Sheep to Shoulders" will teach you the full process behind making a scarf from spinning to dyeing to knitting or crocheting. This is the second workshop in the series, where you will explore natural dyes to create customized yarn or fabrics.

On Sun., Jan. 26, learn how to homespin your own fiber using a drop spindle. On Sun., Feb. 16, craft your own scarf as you learn how to knit or crochet from our experienced instructors. These workshops may be taken individually or as a sequence.

Ages 9 and up. Fee: $40 (resident) / $50 (non-resident). Materials included.

Register online here. If you want to enroll in all three workshops, please sign up for section -01 to receive a discount. Must register by Jan. 16 for the discounted trio of workshops or by Feb. 2 for just the Natural Dyes workshop.

Call Skokie Heritage Museum at (847) 929-8001 or email eengland@skokieparks.org with questions.
 
 
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