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Dye and Soap from Horse Chestnuts

horse chestnut conkers and husks on a black slate table.

Did you know that a common ornamental tree can be used both as a dye and as a scouring agent? VIF member Bobbie Williams has been experimenting with using materials she finds on her daily walks. Read about horse chestnuts…

2024 Skill-Building Challenges

composite image of rag woven fabric and dried dye flowers

Let’s celebrate the incredible diversity of creativity and production talent in our region and explore new ways to work with what we have here! For 2024, we are proposing a year-long skill-learning challenge with a different focus each season. Will…