In person / Workshop / Dyeing
France is headed to M.Patmos in Brooklyn, New York for a natural dyeing on silk workshop. Join her on September 20 as she shares her love and knowledge of natural dyes. You'll get to make your own silk crepe (square 24" by 24") scarf using plants and kitchen waste. Learn how to make a base color and then bundle dye your own scarf to add patterns and colors. The fee includes:
- all materials to make your own naturally dyed silk scarf
- a mini dye kit to take home
- light refreshments and snacks -
- 20% off discount code to shop Lu France Interiors
The workshop will be outdoors in the backyard of M.Patmos- a beautiful boutique in Brooklyn, NY. 358 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217 Sep 20 (Saturday), 1pm to 3:30pm
Born and raised in the Philippines before moving to San Diego, California after University, France Malvar is a former early childhood educator of 14 years. She built her education career teaching children from toddlers to kindergarten and developing curriculum for preschools in both the Philippines and United States. Throughout her teaching years, France also styled weddings, dove into floral design, took classes on natural dyeing, and started a business. Different threads but all driven by her creative and thoughtful forms of expressing ideas. Based in San Diego, California, France shares her love and knowledge of natural dyeing through her collections and through workshops in and out of California. Join her at her workshops and learn how to dye your own silk scarves, pillowcases, ribbons, and more using plants and kitchen waste.