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Natural Silk Dyeing Workshop (CANCELLED)

April 4, 2020 - 12:00 - 16:00

$75

Learn the basics of natural dyeing and paint a beautiful landscape of colour on a rolled-hem silk habotai scarf (8” x 54”) with guest artisan Andrea Belcham (Renard Et Fleur(link is external)). From scouring to mordanting, participants will learn all they need to know to create a wearable piece of art using natural dyes including dried marigold flowers, logwood bark, onion skins, and more. Light refreshments will be served and a guided tour of the heritage house will be provided. It is recommended that participants bring a water bottle.

Registration is required. Please use the barcode above to register using Service Ottawa’s online system. A minimum of 3 participants is required. The deadline to register is Friday, March 27.

UPDATE: All recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centers, arenas, swimming pools, theatres and museums will be closed, effective Monday, March 16.

Details

Date:
April 4, 2020
Time:
12:00 - 16:00
Cost:
$75
Event Category:
Website:
http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/arts-heritage-and-culture/museums-and-historic-sites/fairfields-heritage-house

Organizer

Fairfields Heritage House
Phone
(613) 726-2652

Venue

Fairfields Heritage House
3080 Richmond Road
Nepean, Ontario Canada
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Phone:
(613) 726-2652
Website:
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