Hi, I'm Kristin
I'm a natural dyer and educator whose work explores the connection between plants, textiles, and the places we live.
I teach natural dye workshops and retreats across the United States and online to students all over the world. My path into natural dyeing has been shaped by many generous teachers and mentors over the years, including Catharine Ellis, Joy Boutrup, and Yoshiko Wada.
Much of my work begins in the garden. I grow seasonal dye plants for experimentation and love sharing seeds and exchanging plant knowledge with my community.
Immersive Retreats
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Summer of Dyes Retreat
Natural dye weekend immersion on a beautiful farm in Maryland.
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Alchemy of Earth Retreat
Join me in Northern California for yoga, ayurveda, and natural dyeing.
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A Gathering of Stiches
A full week of sewing and dyeing on a beautiful lake in Maine. Sold out.
Upcoming In-person Workshops
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Clay + Indigo at Green Matters
Saturday, April 11 at Green Matters Natural Dye Company
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Bundle Dyeing at Heurich House
Friday, April 18 at Heurich House in Washington, DC
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Community Indigo Dyeing at Visitation Hotel
Saturday, April 25 at Visitation Hotel in Frederick, MD
Natural Dye Tutorials
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How to Grow Indigo Dye Plants from Seed
Learn how to grow indigo dye plants from seed, including persicaria tinctoria (Japanese indigo), woad, and Indigofera. Planting tips, germination, and harvest timing.
How to Grow Indigo Dye Plants from Seed
Learn how to grow indigo dye plants from seed, including persicaria tinctoria (Japanese indigo), woad, and Indigofera. Planting tips, germination, and harvest timing.
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Creating a Home Dye Studio: A Guide to Natural ...
My home dye studio lives in my kitchen, my dining table, and whatever corner of the house I can claim that day. This guide shares how to safely and comfortably...
Creating a Home Dye Studio: A Guide to Natural ...
My home dye studio lives in my kitchen, my dining table, and whatever corner of the house I can claim that day. This guide shares how to safely and comfortably...
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Foraging and Dyeing with Ironweed
Ironweed (genus Vernonia) is a gorgeous (and tall!) native perennial that brightens up meadows and roadsides in late summer. Have you ever wondered if you could dye with it? (I’m fairly...
Foraging and Dyeing with Ironweed
Ironweed (genus Vernonia) is a gorgeous (and tall!) native perennial that brightens up meadows and roadsides in late summer. Have you ever wondered if you could dye with it? (I’m fairly...
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Naturally Dyed Apparel
Step into style and sustainability with our naturally dyed apparel. Crafted with...
