Indigo Blues...have you wanted to learn about indigo vats and their wonderful blues? Come learn the ins and outs of making various indigo vats. Then practice on various instructor-provided vintage cotton/linen fabric. Learn to make designs using Shibori techniques. The final project will be a choice of cotton fat quarter/cotton apron, silk scarf, skein of [...]
Natural Dyes on Fiber...come experience the wonderful range of colors in the natural dye world. From the pinks/reds of cochineal, purples of logwood, vibrant yellows to greens of weld and other colors experience the do’s and don’ts of natural dyeing. We mix and start the pots together so you can learn the process. Because these [...]
Botanical Printing on Fabric...come learn the steam and bundle method for printing with nature: leaves, seeds, and flowers. We’ll practice on silk, cotton, and wool with a variety of instructor provided materials. In addition, students are encouraged to bring their own leaves and flowers. Both are best fresh or dried between paper. Fall leaves work [...]
Sharing knowledge, inspiration, and wisdom on returning to the original medicine of mother earth. Plant medicine is the medicine of the people and learning how to apply it in your life empowers you to take responsibility for your own health. Bring your questions. Barry has traveled the world teaching the wisdom of the plants, trees, [...]
Join Lynn Cali and learn how to make a “Tree of Life” Suncatcher. Using a selection of glass, crystal, and semi-precious stone beads, Lynn will guide participants in making this decorative bead and wire craft to brighten their space this Spring.
SDSU Extension will host its sixth annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities conference May 22-23, 2024 in Hot Springs at the Mueller Center (801 S 6th St, Hot Springs, SD) and various locations throughout the community. This is a conference about rural communities held in a rural community. Bring your walking shoes because you won’t [...]
FREE performance in Hot Springs. Join us for the culminating event of a week long, Arts Midwest Worldfest residency hosted by Chautauqua Craftsmen and Artisans of the Black Hills, featuring LADAMA, an ensemble from across the Americas who produce and perform Latin Alternative music. A program of Arts Midwest, the 2024–2025 World Fest artist tours [...]
