Wicked Buckthorn: Dye on Silk – Saturday, September 27, 2025

Registration for this class opens to MMFS members on August 5th, and then to the general public on August 7th.

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To dye silk with the invasive buckthorn bark and berries is pure alchemy. Learn how to extract green from the purple berries and reds from the bark, and watch magic happen when the colors blend to make gold. Make honeycomb and bloom designs using innovative wicking and natural dye techniques. Participants produce 2 unique bandanas suitable for wear or to feature in other fiber work.

Your instructor will provide 2 pre-mordanted silk bandanas and prepared buckthorn dyes.

Students are asked to bring the following materials:

• Wear clothing that can get messy
• Rubber gloves
• A bucket
• Lunch to eat on site

Age Requirement
Adults ages 18 and older.

Skill Level 
No experience needed.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $75
Material Fee: $20
Total Cost: $95

NOTE:  Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s 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.