The Basics of Natural Dyes and Mordants (The Intersection of Art & Agriculture Series)
The Intersection of Art and Agriculture, a series of four workshops that will teach the public how to dye and embellish textiles using food, leaves, and flowers grown at Jones Valley Teaching Farm. The goal of this programming is to educate the public that attractive textile-based creations can be made sustainably with materials that can be readily found growing around us in our yard. This collaboration will demonstrate that the intersection of art and agriculture can be very fruitful and good for the planet. These workshops are made possible by The City of Birmingham Community Arts Grant through Create Birmingham.
In this first workshops of the series you will join local artist Sarah Bell as she introduces you to the basics of immersion natural dyes. Workshop is open to all ages, instructor recommends ages 5 though adults. Sarah Bell is an artist, farmer, and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. Descended from Chinese and American ancestry, she grew up using art and creativity as a way to find a sense of connection to her experiences of grief, familial emigration, and home.
She has presented work throughout Alabama, including Shelby County Arts Council, Kentuck Museum Gallery, Ground Floor Contemporary, and regularly teaches workshops at Alabama Folk School, MAKEbhm, and others.
Date: Wednesday July 30th 2025
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Jones Valley Teaching Farm, 701 25th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
During this class you will learn:
-Basics of natural dying-How to make a dye bath
-Examples of common natural dye
Supplies Needed:
-All supplies included
-Wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty in
REFUND POLICY & QUESTIONS
-Bib & Tucker is a 501c3 non-profit organization and the funds generated from this class help to compensate our instructors and fund our overall programs. For this reason we are only able to issue refunds or class credits, if WE, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op happen to cancel or reschedule this class. If YOU register for this class and are unable to attend for any reason, we offer a 50% refund for cancellations 30 or more days prior to the class, we offer no refund for cancellations less than 30 days before the class.
If you have any questions about this policy please send an email to Sonya Muhammad at sonya@bibandtuckersewop.org or give us a call at 205-386-0575.
We thank you in advance for your support of this program and we look forward to sewing with you! #bibandtuckersewop #jonesvalleyteachingfarm #createbirmingham
The Intersection of Art and Agriculture, a series of four workshops that will teach the public how to dye and embellish textiles using food, leaves, and flowers grown at Jones Valley Teaching Farm. The goal of this programming is to educate the public that attractive textile-based creations can be made sustainably with materials that can be readily found growing around us in our yard. This collaboration will demonstrate that the intersection of art and agriculture can be very fruitful and good for the planet. These workshops are made possible by The City of Birmingham Community Arts Grant through Create Birmingham.
In this first workshops of the series you will join local artist Sarah Bell as she introduces you to the basics of immersion natural dyes. Workshop is open to all ages, instructor recommends ages 5 though adults. Sarah Bell is an artist, farmer, and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. Descended from Chinese and American ancestry, she grew up using art and creativity as a way to find a sense of connection to her experiences of grief, familial emigration, and home.
She has presented work throughout Alabama, including Shelby County Arts Council, Kentuck Museum Gallery, Ground Floor Contemporary, and regularly teaches workshops at Alabama Folk School, MAKEbhm, and others.
Date: Wednesday July 30th 2025
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Jones Valley Teaching Farm, 701 25th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
During this class you will learn:
-Basics of natural dying-How to make a dye bath
-Examples of common natural dye
Supplies Needed:
-All supplies included
-Wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty in
REFUND POLICY & QUESTIONS
-Bib & Tucker is a 501c3 non-profit organization and the funds generated from this class help to compensate our instructors and fund our overall programs. For this reason we are only able to issue refunds or class credits, if WE, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op happen to cancel or reschedule this class. If YOU register for this class and are unable to attend for any reason, we offer a 50% refund for cancellations 30 or more days prior to the class, we offer no refund for cancellations less than 30 days before the class.
If you have any questions about this policy please send an email to Sonya Muhammad at sonya@bibandtuckersewop.org or give us a call at 205-386-0575.
We thank you in advance for your support of this program and we look forward to sewing with you! #bibandtuckersewop #jonesvalleyteachingfarm #createbirmingham
