Natural Dye with Goldenrods

Go for the gold! Instructor Riley Kleve will guide you through natural dyeing step-by-step, using locally foraged goldenrod plants for pigment to create beautiful yellow hues. We’ll have bandanas prepped and ready to dye in class, creating pattern through simple ties and resists. For fans of more moody tones, we’ll also have an iron dye pot to deepen the results to a more tempered tone. 

Bring along a piece of fabric, small garment, skein of yarn or tuft of wool to add to the dyepot as well (natural fibers like wool, cotton, linen, or silk only). You’ll leave with a wealth of knowledge on natural dye techniques to practice in the future, along with two completed projects.

About the Instructor: Riley Kleve 

Instructor will provide the following:

All class materials and tools, including bandanas and other fabrics and natural dyes.

Students are asked to bring:

• An apron, or wear clothing that can get dirty. 

• An additional item(s) to dye, such as a piece of fabric, skein of yarn, or tuft of wool (natural fibers like wool, cotton, linen, or silk only). 

• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

Skill Level

No experience required. 

Age Requirement 

Students ages 12 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 12-17 must register with another registered adult. 

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $60

Materials Fee: $10

Total Cost: $70

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.