The 6 Directions of Healing, T6DH Workshops
Learn how to create color from the natural world. Turn fruits, flowers, mushrooms, seeds and roots into natural dyes to paint with.
All materials are provided.
I have been an artist for 30 years, but only in the past seven years have I taken the deep dive into sustainability, botanical palettes, and organic recipes. I have researched mycology and participated in residencies to learn directly from scientists, biologist, mycologists, anthropologists, color practitioners, marine biologists, and a variety of artists and creators who are changing the world through their art. In my workshops, you will learn the importance of sustainability. We discuss the history and use of color from the Paleozoic Era through the High Middle Ages. We discuss mordants, tannins, and mordant modifiers. Together, we investigate fossils and create our own color palettes from fall leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, roots and mushrooms. Every workshop includes all needed materials. In many of my workshops I partner with sustainable brands to highlight the importance of healthy materials for a healthier world. Each participant receives gift bags to inspire the greening of our homes, our bodies, and our lives. These gifts facilitate my mission to use healthy materials for a healthier world.
2025
Adult workshop: Sunday, March 9th, 2-4pm,
Monroe County Public Library Southwest Branch, Bloomington, IN
Making Botanical Dyes: In this two hour workshop, we will process avocado seeds into pink and red natural dyes.
Registration: A link will be made available here when registration opens for this workshop. Connect on Instagram to learn when announcements are made. @CulturedSocial
This workshop is sponsored by Fresh Thyme: each participant will receive a bag of natural health aids like
creams, hair care etc.
Youth workshop: Ages 8-14, Saturday April 5th, 1-3pm.
Soul Craft, Bloomington, IN.
Forage, Fossils & Fun!
In this 2 hour workshop, we will forage from the grounds of Soul Craft and make our own bio art paintings. Botanical paints will be prepared for you to paint with. We will also observe fossils that are millions of years old which were found right here in Bloomington! All materials are included in addition to handheld magnifying glasses that allow us to be up close to nature to observe our fossils. A gift bag of art materials and the handheld magnifying glass comes with this workshop.
Registration: A link will be made available here when registration opens for this workshop. Connect on Instagram to learn when announcements are made. @CulturedSocial
Adult workshop: Sunday, April 27th, 2-5pm (3 hour workshop)
Soul Craft, Bloomington
Women’s Wine and Wonder!
A botanical painting class paired with your choice of wine. A Workshop designed by women for women. In this 3 hour workshop, we will work with processing Celandine Poppies (provided) and blueberries into natural dyes. Each piece has been prepared for you to have a seat, sip some wine made by our host from the grounds of Soul Craft, Bloomington. Join us in a botanical painting journey and reveal the animal hidden in your painting. This workshop includes all materials. This workshop is sponsored by Target. Each participant will receive a gift bag of sustainable gifts from Target. Registration: a link will be made available here when registration opens for this workshop. Connect on Instagram to learn when announcements are made. @CulturedSocial
Soul Craft, Bloomington: TBA (3 hour workshop)
Family Mask Making Workshop:
The history of Halloween masks is a fascinating journey through time, revealing the evolving role of these symbols in human culture. From their ancient origins in rituals and festivals to their modern-day use in entertainment and self-expression, Halloween masks continue to captivate us. This workshop is sponsored by The Minnetrista Museum and Gardens. Each participating family will receive two tickets to the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie. Registration: A link will be made available here when registration opens for this workshop. Connect on Instagram to learn when announcements are made. @CulturedSocial
2024
Adult Workshop I. Saturday, August 24
Hamilton Public Library East, "Adult Botanical Workshop": This was a 2 hour workshop. We processed avocado into a dye together at the Ignite Studio on site.
Youth Workshop II. Saturday, August 31
Hamilton Public Library East, "Youth Botanical Workshop 13+": This was a 2 hour workshop. We discussed and reviewed images from cave paintings which are a type of parietal art. Using our own earth pigments we developed our first eco-art painting. The botanical and fruit painting palette consist of avocado, blueberry and onion.
2023
Youth Workshop I. July 8
Birds In Our Backyard at The FAR Center for Contemporary Art, Bloomington, IN
Bio Art: Foraged Materials and Botanical Palettes: Bird in Space inspired by Romanian sculptor Brâncuși. We created Birds in Space using foraged materials and painted botanical feathers.
Adult Workshop II. April 22
Botanical Palettes, Mycelium as Medium + the Importance of Trees.
The FAR Center for Contemporary Art, Bloomington, IN, Bio Art: Earth Day.
This workshop was sponsored by:
Adult workshop I. January 29
Botanical Palettes, Mycelium as Medium + the Importance of Trees at
Studio Alchemy Gallery, Indianapolis.
Images from past workshops
