Natural Botanical Dyeing

Natural Botanical Dyeing

IN-PERSON Creative Arts Class
Petals and pieces of plants laid on a table, with a piece of fabric to dye,
William Hill

Dates & Prices

Saturday, November 1, 2025
1:30–4:30 pm


Fee: $129

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $116


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the class is onsite.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by October 23, 2025

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

In this immersive workshop, explore how to transform flowers, food waste, and other organic materials into stunning, eco-friendly dyes. Discover a variety of dyeing techniques, and create your own one-of-a-kind, naturally dyed piece to take home and cherish. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop will inspire you to connect with nature and textile art in a whole new way. 

Location

Grove Studios 104 & 105

Instructor

Laura Hricko

Laura Hricko is an artist, educator, and lifelong Philadelphian dedicated to the conviction that art is transformative and capable of enriching the lives of all people. Hricko’s artistic practice involves various fiber arts techniques including sewing, quilting, embroidery, and textile surface design. Most recently, Hricko has been captivated by the processes of natural dyeing, which allow her to feel a deeper connection with nature and history, as she employs these ancient craft techniques to coax color from homegrown, foraged, and food-waste natural dye sources.