Join natural dyer and textile designer Cara Marie Piazza for an introduction to dyeing cloth, that can later be used as your own unique wrapping cloth this Christmas. During this tutorial, you will learn how to set up your own home dye kitchen, pre - treat your fibers, create a hot extraction bath, prepare your fabric for dyeing and a selection of furoshiki wrapping techniques. Using seasonal salvaged ingredients such as pomegranate skins, red cabbage, citrus rinds, nutshells and onion skins, you will discover ways to create a rich range of colours and textures.

This workshop is suitable for beginners. All you need to take part is a computer with a webcam and micro-phone.

To take part:

• Ensure you have a device with a webcam and microphone
• Download the Zoom app in advance
• Set up your Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup.
• Join Zoom Webinar via the link sent to you by email.
• Please note that this workshop follows a tutorial/demonstration format. Your microphone and webcam will be disabled for the duration of the event although there will be an opportunity to ask questions during the event using the Q&A function. Further instructions will be provided during the event.

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TOAST is a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. Seasonal workshops and gatherings aim to bring together a like minded community and foster creativity.

For this event, we would like to support Cara’s fundraising platform Gardens Not Guns for BIPOC farmers, community gardens, healers and mutual aid initiatives in NYC. By highlighting the ineffable budget discrepancies between police departments and gardeners nationwide, they fundraise to connect donations directly into the hands of those who need it most.

On registering, please choose how much you would like to donate (minimum £1, our suggested donation is £5). Please note, a small Eventbrite fee will be deducted from your donation amount (£0.49 + 6.5%).