Kids natural dye workshop
Event description
Date: 23rd April, 2024
Location: Flow State Studio, Lawson
Time: 10-11:30am
Age: 4-10 yrs old
Join us these school holidays for a fun, explorative nature play session exploring the ways we can colour fabric and wood with plants and food.
This event is a space children to explore where colours can come from and how to make their own sustainable, naturally dyed t-shirt and wooden easter eggs.
This is a guided workshop intended to facilitate the curiosity and creativity of children through developing a connection with each other and the natural world.
Each child will have the opportunity to join into both or only one of the activities. All materials are supplied.
We will first be dyeing a t-shirt with flowers, leaves and food dyes before going for an Easter egg hunt to collect a wooden Easter egg each to dye in a rainbow of natural colours.
Parents/ carers are welcome to stay to watch their children and if you would like to participate in the workshop, adult + children ticket packages are available.
Each paying adult will their own pre-treated t-shirt and a PDF ebook which comprehensively covers all of the techniques involved in created natural eco-prints.
What you will receive:
- kids tickets - 1 pre-treated tshirt and 1 wooden egg to dye with nature
- Adult tickets - 1 pre-treated tshirt and a PDF ebook covering eco-printing techniques
- A space to practice techniques, embrace curiosity and play with nature
- Light snacks for all + tea for the adults
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
- A drink bottle
- A bag to take the wet items home
Meet your facilitator:
Mikayla from @oshala.earthforms
Mikayla is the founder and sole creator behind Oshala Earthforms, she works primarily with the abundant natural materials collected straight from mother earth, intuitively curating pieces that capture the beauty of nature - drawn from its spirit and individuality. She has over ten years’ experience working with children and has been a nanny and babysitter for the last 6 years. She has a working with children’s check and a first arid/CPR certificate.
Her business began with clay camp fired jewellery, upcycled & hand dyed organic clothes and mugs to then tapping into the extensive range of products and techniques that is Oshala today.Throughout her practice she honours each and every piece, intentionally creating with love and spirit whilst caring for the beautiful Mother Earth and all of her inhabitants.
We are so grateful to welcome this opportunity and would love to host and guide you through the beautiful plant dyeing process at the amazing Flow State Studio. If you have any questions about this workshop please feel free to contact us at Oshalaearthforms@outlook.com.
Mikayla xx