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Forage to Fiber: Local Mushroom Dyeing

Name: Forage to Fiber: Local Mushroom Dyeing
Start: 2026-10-17T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-17T12:00:00-04:00
Location: 225 W State St

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10am · 225 W State St

Discover the hidden colors of Southern Appalachia in this hands-on natural dye workshop! Join us to learn how to forage, identify, and extract vibrant, eco-friendly dyes from local mushrooms and lichens. We’ll start with guided foraging tips, mushroom identification basics, and an introduction to natural plant and fungi dyes. Then, you’ll dive into hands-on fiber dyeing using wild-harvested WNC mushrooms and lichens to create unique, naturally dyed wool. Perfect for fiber artists, foragers, and