Workshop #4: Natural Dyes with Krissy Morrison

the wonderful and extremely proficient Krissy Morrison leading the class

 

 

Krissy's work and line. Check it out here

The fourth (and last) of the Midsummer Nights Crafts workshops was sensational! Krissy Morrison of Colour Plantae taught this full attendance class with grace and humor, and after a quick lecture about natural foraging of materials to create dyes from such as walnuts, sourgrass and elderberries, she encouraged the class to get jump right in to get their hands dirty and to start working away! I was incredibly impressed with all the beautiful patterns everyone created, and after a practice session, everyone got to make a large and beautiful handkerchief that she had pre-prepped for everyone. They came out stunning! Everyone got really into it and there was an air of magic and fun all around our space. Thank you Krissy for making the last of the workshops a superlative note to end on! Thank you Shelter Half for not only creating the space for us to work in but also for being so fostering of the arts and crafts!

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Hanging String Gardens (Kokedamas)!

 

The magic of the summer heat and long nights was felt during the third workshop of the Midsummer Nights Crafts: Hanging String Gardens, also known as kokedama in Japanese. We had so much fun! After quick introductions and an even quicker lecture, everyone rolled up their sleeves and just went for it. Dirt, ferns, moss, twine, more dirt, water and still more dirt was everywhere! I quickly caught on that everyone was breezing through the workshop adeptly and with great conversations and laughs. We ate a buttery summer berry cake and sipped on prosecco and listened to old records. It was pure enchantment! Thank you so much Stephanie, Sara, Hannah, Ken, Virginie, mom (!) Kelly C., Stefani, Kelly, Angie and Ava! You were such a radiant class! And a heartfelt *thank you* Shelter Half.  

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Third Workshop: Hanging Gardens

Coming up with the third workshop of the Midsummer Nights Crafts series is the hanging string gardens! Also known as kokedama, which is Japanese for moss ball. This is a really fun workshop where you will get to create a hanging plant and/or herb(s) that you can hang from a window. All materials and plants will be provided on a first come first served, so be sure to get there early so that you can pick the plant/herb that you want. Be sure to RSVP too - there are only a couple spots left!

Yes, your hands will get dirty. Yes, you will be fed a buttery summer cake and will get to wash it down with a cool drink. Yes this is going to be a lot of fun! Records (feel free to bring one that inspires you) will be spinning and magic will be dusted everywhere. Yet another way to spend a perfect summer's eve.

Please email me with any questions or leave a  comment! See you mañana! xo, Lili