2026 Summer Workshops

Date: Saturday 8/15/26

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Sacred Connections at Back Roads Farm (201 Urban Rd, Cabot, VT)

https://www.sacredconnections.earth

Cost: $195/person

Workshop description:

Discover the art of ecoprinting in this full day immersive, hands-on workshop at the beautiful Sacred Connections at Back Woods Farms in Cabot, Vermont. We will use flowers, foliage, and other botanicals to create stunning, one-of-a-kind mirror image prints directly on silk. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the gardens including the sacred geometry and medicinal plant gardens. All levels of experience are welcome at all workshops- you do not need to have any previous experience to join!

During this full day workshop you will learn:

• Learn how to properly prepare your fabric to accept plant pigment and ensure it lasts

• Learn how to carefully and intentionally select plant materials for dyeing

• Have an opportunity to explore the grounds of Sacred Connections and sustainably harvest plants for dyeing with

• Create your own silk masterpiece, ecoprinted with plants of your choosing

• Learn how to care for your plant dyed textiles

• Build confidence to continue your natural dye and ecoprinting journey on your own

I will also bring some pre-treated silks and dye kits available for purchase if you’d like to continue your natural dye journey at home!

What to bring: 

• Weather appropriate clothing

• Garden shears for trimming plants

• Plastic or reusable bag to bring home your project (it might still be slightly damp when you leave)

• Any plant material you’re curious about dyeing/printing with (optional) 

• Water/snacks/lunch

What participants will leave with: 

• Either a 35”x35” or 14”x72” silk satin scarf that they’ve ecoprinted (participants will choose when they register)

• Hard copy packet of the information covered during the workshop

• Textile care card

• Coupon code for 15% off your next purchase from Colors of Sommer

Please note: This workshop requires a minimum of 4 participants. If we do not have enough people registered, the workshop will be cancelled and a refund will be issued. If you are registering for multiple people, please make sure the quantity at check out reflects the number of participants! Enrollment is capped at 8-10 people to ensure an intimate workshop experience.

Date: Tuesday 9/8/26

Time: 5:00 to 7:00pm

Location: First House Pottery (4 Harvey Road, Underhill, VT)

https://www.firsthousepottery.com

Cost: $85/person

Workshop description:

Join us at First House Pottery in Underhill, VT to play with indigo! During this workshop, participants will learn how to dye silk with fresh leaf indigo using the salt method. Many people don’t realize just how incredibly rare the color blue is in nature. Indigo is a truly magical plant, providing one of the only sources of natural blue dye in the world and requires different techniques to extract its pigment than most traditional dyes. In this workshop, we will use fresh indigo leaves, salt, and our hands to imbue shades of blue, turquoise, and teal onto silk. You will get to witness the unique oxidization process that indigo goes before settling into its final shade. All levels of experience are welcome at all workshops- you do not need to have any previous experience to join!

During this full day workshop you will learn:

• Learn how to properly prepare your fabric to accept plant pigment and ensure it lasts

• Learn more about the unique nature of indigo and how to extract its color using the salt method

• How to transform a white silk into blue

• Learn how to care for your plant dyed textiles

I will also bring some pre-treated silks and dye kits available for purchase if you’d like to continue your natural dye journey at home!

What to bring: 

• Light snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring a snack for yourself and something (nonalcoholic) to drink!

• Plastic or reusable bag to bring home your project (it might still be slightly damp when you leave)

• Feel free to bring a pen and notebook

What participants will leave with: 

• A 21x21” silk scarf dyed with fresh leaf indigo

• A print out of the information covered during the workshop

• Textile care card

• Coupon code for 15% off your next purchase from Colors of Sommer

• Participants are also welcome to bring home leftover indigo stems to propagate if they wish, but please know that this is close to the end of the growing season

Please note: If you are registering for multiple people, please make sure the quantity at check out reflects the number of participants! Enrollment is capped at 8-10 people to ensure an intimate workshop experience.