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 adults on Ja nuary 21. \;
\nCourtney Moddle is a textile artist with a passion for natural dyes. They \;create ar t that is sustainable and functional with a focus on up-cycled and secondh and fabrics. Their work focuses on exploring traditional textile technique s while incorporating locally grown and foraged plants creating a practice that is deeply connected to the land and the seasons. Learn more about Co urtney on her website. \;
\nA group of teens from the WPL Teen Events Team recognized th e need for environmental literacy opportunities at the library and have pl anned 20+ programs and events across all locations focused on reducing tex tile waste and helping pollinators. To make this program possible\, the te ens and WPL staff worked together to secure a grant from the Roots and Sho ots program from the Jane Goodall Institute\, which is focused on inspirin g and equipping the next generation of conservation leaders.
\nRoots and Shoots is a globally recognized youth leadership program run by the J ane Goodall Institute that empowers young people to create positive change in their communities\, for animals\, and for the environment. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the work of WPL's Teen Roots &\; Shoots team and the projects they've developed throughout the summer.
\nFor teens ages 13 to 17.
\nWe kindly remind you that registrations will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program&rsquo\;s specified age requirements. \;
\nAccessibility Accommodations: We strive to mak e our programs welcoming and accessible for everyone. If you have any acce ssibility needs\, accommodation requests\, or questions about participatin g\, please contact us at wplprogram ming@wpl.ca and we'll do our best to support you.
\nFor larger public events\, please note tha t by attending\, you are consenting to the use of your appearance\, image\ , and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the ev ent if you&rsquo\;d like to be excluded from any photo/video. \;
\nStaff: Maddy
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