Nature's Palette Community Picnic

Tucked away in a corner of Ravenscourt Park, Ways of the Wild is back with another family picnic to gather like-minded folks to share laughter, skills and food!

NATURE'S PALLETTE

Natural dyeing is a traditional art form that involves using plant-based materials to color textiles and fibers. By harnessing the pigments found in leaves, flowers, roots, and bark, natural dyeing offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes. From vibrant hues to subtle earth tones, each natural dye produces unique colors that reflect the beauty of the natural world. Explore the fascinating process of extracting color from plants, experimenting with different dyeing techniques such as immersion dyeing, bundle dyeing, or eco-printing. Whether you're an experienced artisan or a curious beginner, natural dyeing opens a world of possibilities for creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind textiles imbued with the essence of nature.

FOOD

As the summer equinox blossoms, dive into June's abundance of…