Summer Skill Building Series

Mordant + Dye Sampler

July 22, 2026
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

An image of a quilt square featuring a patchwork of different natural dye techniques in earthy colors. The square is surrounded by onion skins and wooden blocks for block printing.
Sample prepared by FWM Education. Photo credit: FWM Visual Archives.

Experiment with the uniqely earthy possibilities of natural dyes in this hands-on workshop. Conduct your own dye tests exploring various types of fabric, immersion time, and mordants—mineral salt that help bond fiber with natural dye.  

Learn how to prepare a dye bath using turmeric and onion skins, then block print with mordant paste to create patterns revealed through the dyeing process. Finish by hand sewing your sample strips into a patchwork square.

Organized in conjunction with Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

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Event Information

July 22, 2026
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sixth floor Print Studio

 

$35 Public | $25 Students | $25 FWM members

This event is SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, please email us at info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.

Summer Skill Building Series

Enhance your studio or teaching practice with this summer skill building series. These six workshops can be taken as individual classes or a cumulative series to learn the techniques you need to create your own quilt. Choose one or all for a summer of screenprinting, sewing, dyeing, and skill sharing!