Botanical Silk Scarf Printing Workshop on July 27

🧣Imprint a silk scarf using plant material 🌱

Duration 2 hours
Group size Minimum 4, Maximum 8 people
Ages 12+
Meets at Matanuska River Park Campground, Pavilion B

About

About the Class:

Capture Alaska's growing season on a silk scarf! Choose a plain or naturally-dyed background color, then arrange fresh leaves over silk to create a one-of-a-kind silk scarf. While our silk bundles are being heat-processed, learn more about natural dyeing techniques.

Total workshop time is approximately 2 hours. This course is best suited for adult learners and teenagers.

What will we make?

Participants will make one 8"x54" scarf.

Group Size:

Maximum 8 learners total

About Ute:

Ute Riesenkönig Olsson received a Master of Forestry from Duke University and a Master of Science in Ecological Studies from Colorado State University. She taught natural history to all ages at the Eagle River Nature Center for two decades before her retirement. Ute has a special interest in ethnobotany -- how humans have traditionally used plants in Alaska.

What's included

What we provide:

  • A local instructor and naturalist
  • All scarf making supplies
  • Every participant will take home 1 eco-printed scarf

What to bring

What to bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Comfortable attire
  • Small backpack
  • Additional layers (hat, liner gloves, light jacket)
  • Rain gear - If you have it, carrying both rain pants and a rain jacket is recommended
  • Water (1-2 liters recommended)
  • Light snacks
  • Notebook and writing utensil (as desired)

Cancellation

For day trips and community classes, cancellations made: More than one week before trip departure, receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. Less than one week before trip departure, receive no refund.

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Revel Treks and Tours

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