Natural dyeing is a process that uses plant\, mineral\, or invertebrate sources to color textiles. In this class\, participants will learn the basics of the art o f natural dyeing using dried flower petals. Each participant will take hom e a dyed bandana. \;
\nWith a focus on sustainability\, Courtney of Rosewood Stitches will demonstrate how to bring new life to secondhand textiles by incorporating natural dyes using home-grown and locally forag ed plants. \;
\nIn a world of fast fashion and cheap goods\, mak e something unique and natural that connect us with the seasons and a love of slow work.
\nThis program is also being offered for teens on Feb ruary 17.
\nCourtney Moddle is a t extile artist with a passion for natural dyes. They \;create art that is sustainable and functional with a focus on up-cycled and secondhand fab rics. Their work focuses on exploring traditional textile techniques while incorporating locally grown and foraged plants creating a practice that i s deeply connected to the land and the seasons. Learn more about Courtney on her website. \;
\nA group of teens from the WPL Teen Events Team recognized the need for env ironmental literacy opportunities at the library and have planned 20+ prog rams and events across all locations focused on reducing textile waste and helping pollinators. To make this program possible\, the teens and WPL st aff worked together to secure a grant from the Roots and Shoots program fr om the Jane Goodall Institute\, which is focused on inspiring and equippin g the next generation of conservation leaders.
\nRoots and Shoots is a globally recognized youth leadership program run by the Jane Goodall In stitute that empowers young people to create positive change in their comm unities\, for animals\, and for the environment. This event is an opportun ity to celebrate the work of WPL's Teen Roots &\; Shoots team and the p rojects they've developed throughout the summer.
\nAccessibi lity Accommodations: We strive to make our programs welcoming and accessible for everyone. If you have any accessibility needs\, accommodat ion requests\, or questions about participating\, please contact us at wplprogramming@wpl.ca and we'll do our best to support you.
\nPhotography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event an d may be broadcast\, reproduced\, and/or made available in print or online . For individual or small group photos\, staff will make attendees aware o f their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. \;
\ nFor larger public events\, please note that by attending\, you are con senting to the use of your appearance\, image\, and voice in print or digi tal productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you&rsquo\;d like to be excluded from any photo/video. \;
\nStaff: Maddy
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