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Plant-Based Fabric Dyeing

Many of the plants grown at the Arboretum have been used as natural dyes for centuries: barberry for yellow, milkweed for green, madder or bloodroot for pink. Join Herbalist Iris Weaver for a workshop to learn about and practice some of these natural dyeing methods. After a short introduction, the class will embark on a walk to see and learn about the plants and the dyes they create; then participants will return to the Hunnewell Lecture Hall to try their own hands at dyeing, using dye baths and fabric prepared by the instructor. Participants do not need to bring their own fabric or other materials, and will go home with a dyed silk bandana and some smaller sample fabric provided by the instructor.

*Important: This is a small-capacity class, so please only sign up if you are sure you can attend, and use the cancellation button on your confirmation email if your plans change.

Accessibility: This program will involve walking over mulch paths and crushed stone.

Audience: This program is geared towards adults.

Inclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least 24 hours in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.

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Date

Sep 15 2024
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Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Hunnewell Lecture Hall
8V4H+WM Boston, Massachusetts
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Hunnewell Lecture Hall

Directions

Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.

Hunnewell Lecture Hall

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. To reach the Arboretum’s Arborway Gate and the Hunnewell Building, continue along the sidewalk on the Arborway to the Arborway Gate (about 12 minutes), or go through the gate, bear right at the pond, and continue to the Hunnewell Building, which will be on your left. The Lecture Hall is located inside the Hunnewell Building.

By bus

Take the #39 bus to the South Street @ Bardwell Street stop in Jamaica Plain. Walk down South Street away from Bardwell Street, take a right on Custer Street, and walk down Custer Street until it ends. Turn right and walk about 300 feet down Arborway to the Arboretum’s Arborway Gate, which will be across the street. The Lecture Hall is located in the Hunnewell Building, just inside the gate on your right.

By car

There is public parking available on Arborway, including six designated accessible spots on either side of Arborway gate.