Anywhere they would travel the people would know where they came from by the unique colors of the textiles they wore and the patterns weaved into their baskets and blankets.
Before dyes were made from industrial chemicals they were found in local forests and meadows.
Colors were sourced from hundreds of native plants like salal, black walnut, oregon grape root and in the fall of the pacific northwest.. mushrooms!
Today there’s a movement of folks learning about and reclaiming the colors of their valleys and forest.
Imagine Oregon football teams proudly wearing school colors of golden Dyer’s Polypore mushrooms and Black Walnut hulls?
If you’re someone who loves art, nature, cauldron steam and fall mushrooms- this one is for you!
This Saturday: September 20th from 10am-2pm
North Fork 53 Communitea Wellness
Fall Mushroom Dye Workshop with Erica Clark
Wood fired Sauna/Cold Plunge (Optional add on) 10-11:30am
Mushroom Dye workshop 12-2pm
Get your tickets and all the info at link below:
www.northfork53.com/events/p/using-natural-mushroom-dyes-workshop
Happy Fall Equinox!
Ginger
