Art Class: Natural Scarf Dyeing With Local Plants

Join a fun art class where you will dye a wool or silk scarf, perfect for wearing while exploring the sometimes chilly California coast and bringing home as a cherished souvenir. You will learn the process of natural dyeing, extracting dyes from local plants such as acorn, eucalyptus leaves and coffee berry bush leaves. A wide choice of traditional dyes will be available. This hands-on workshop allows you to create unique designs, with individual tools and workstations provided. Book your class today to embrace your creative side!

  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 8
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours

Outside Reviews for Instructor Auli

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Karen D.

30 May 2024

My 17-year-old daughter and I took this class together and we both loved it. Auli was so friendly and knowledgeable and patient. Her studio is in a beautiful garden in the hills. The dyeing process takes some time and she was great at pacing it so that we would started the boiling process then do something else while waiting. She taught us about colors and the natural items that create them and how they can be changed. It was fascinating and made me want to take a chemistry class. The scarves we made were beautiful and I'm so excited to wear it and know that I did it myself. She also gave us information so we can try some of our own dyeing projects at home. I would highly recommend this class and I will likely go back again for some of her other classes.

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Jen P.

30 May 2024

Great class and cozy location. Would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about natural dying. Auli was patient, thorough and lovely to learn from. She was also flexible in rescheduling when I had a family health issue so I appreciate your compassion in my situation.

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Wendy Z.

30 May 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed my class with Auli - such a thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable teacher. Class was in a beautiful setting and Auli was welcoming and I learned so much! Treat yourself to this inspiring workshop and consider bringing a friend with you. I’ll definitely be back with one of mine. Thank you Auli!

$ 105 Per person


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Event location: 678 Northern Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941

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Instructor Auli is an experienced fiber artist and educator from Helsinki, Finland, now based in Mill Valley, California. With a background in textile arts and crafts education, she specializes in natural dyeing, printing, weaving and sustainable textile creation. Instructor Auli combines Finnish craftsmanship with local, recycled materials and natural dyes. She teaches classes and workshops, inspiring students to connect with traditional techniques and embrace sustainable practices in their creative endeavors.

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