Naturally Dyeing with Birch Leaves @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2021-07-02 | Today we dive into this amazing ancient and brilliant natural dye. Bountiful in many areas, Birch trees provide us with an incredible array of crafting materials. Come join us as we derive three distinct colours - bright yellow, chocolate brown and a vibrant grey all with these small waxy leaves. From the bark which can be used for canoes and baskets, to the leaves themselves. Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07My website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstagram: wildcraft_dyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Arctic Trip: Heading to Field Camp Wildcraft Dyeing 2026-07-21 | Join Wildcraft Dyer Zoe McDonell as she journeys from the west coast of Canada up to the remote Arctic for the next eight days. While primarily for wildlife surveys, hopefully we can also explore some natural dyeing ahead with some of the local flora. But first we need to reach camp!
Book Trailer: Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest Wildcraft Dyeing 2026-06-30 | Welcome! We’re excited to introduce the new book: Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest. This book is a guide to discovering the incredible colours hidden in the plants, fungi, and lichens that surround us. Whether you're a fibre artist, natural dyer, gardener, or simply curious about the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, you'll find practical techniques, beautiful colour palettes, and insights into harvesting and dyeing responsibly.Please see wildcraftdyeing.com for links to preorder.In this video, I'll give you an overview of what you'll find inside the book, from identifying dye plants and preparing natural materials to creating lasting, vibrant colours on fibre. I'll also share some of my favourite species, the inspiration behind the book, and how you can begin and deepen your own journey into the art of wild natural dyes.Let's explore the remarkable colours of the Pacific Northwest, one source at a time.
Sheep Shearing Demo: Preserving Skills, Stewardship and Rural Traditions Wildcraft Dyeing 2026-06-20 | In this video we watch a master sheep shearer with nearly six decades of experience at work. Years of practice, knowledge, and respect for both the animals and the craft are evident in her actions. Professional sheep shearing is a highly skilled trade that requires strength, precision, efficiency, and a deep understanding of sheep behaviour and welfare. The demonstration is an annual tradition at Southlands Heritage Farm in Vancouver, BC (southlandsfarm.pike13.com/pages/home).Shearing is an essential part of responsible sheep husbandry. It helps keep sheep healthy and comfortable, reduces the risk of heat stress and parasites, and allows farmers to harvest a valuable and sustainable natural fiber that has sustained communities for generations. Beyond the practical aspects, sheep farming plays an important role in local food systems, rural economies, and the stewardship of agricultural landscapes.As experienced shearers retire, these skills are at risk of being lost. Passing knowledge from one generation to the next is critical to maintaining healthy flocks and supporting a resilient wool industry. Demonstrations like this help celebrate the expertise of those who have dedicated their lives to the craft while inspiring new generations to learn, practice, and carry these traditions forward.By supporting sheep farmers, local wool producers, and skilled tradespeople, we help ensure that these valuable agricultural skills remain part of our communities for years to come. This demonstration is a reminder that knowledge shared is knowledge preserved—and that the future of sustainable fiber production depends on the people willing to learn and continue these time-honoured practices.Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: / @wildcraftdyeing To learn more about the booking your own workshops with us, go to: http://www.wildcreaftdyeing.comMy website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: / wildcraftdyeing We're also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: Wildcraft_DyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Note: all equipment used in this video is solely used for dyeing purposes and never for cooking or food preparation. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Book Launch Prep! #wilddyes #botanicaldye #foraging Wildcraft Dyeing 2026-06-18 | We are gearing up for our Nov 19th launch at Beatty Biodiversity Museum here in Vancouver, BC. Come join as we tour this incredible space.
Book Intro: Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest Wildcraft Dyeing 2026-05-09 | Introducing my new book: Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest 🌿🧶🍄🟫Here is a glimpse into the plants, lichens, mushrooms, bark, roots, flowers and traditions that inspired the book and the incredible colours hidden throughout the forests and gardens of the Pacific Northwest.This book is for everyone who has ever wanted to learn how to forage responsibly and create your own dyes from the nature around. Inside you’ll find dye recipes, plant information, harvesting guidance, colour results, and practical techniques for turning wild materials into lasting pigments and textiles. This is meant more as a cookbook than a coffee tsble book. Thank you to everyone who has supported this project along the way. I am so excited to finally get to share it! Books ship out Nov 10th!Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest is available now for pre-order:Canada: utpdistribution.com/9781067353001/wild-dyes-of-the-pacific-northwestUS: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/69994?srsltid=AfmBOoq7tOwW7zQFLLNWoaz5KhZP7g6C2CIMRl7OuRsxDxlGxnwqsEK2#naturaldye #foraging #wilddyes #pacificnorthwest #botanicaldye #mushroomdye #plantdye #fiberarts #slowcraft
Gulf Island Adventure! Wildcraft Dyeing 2026-03-22 | A snapshot of a family trip to Mayne Island off the British Columbia coast. We explored, did some weaving and foraging and had an awesome time!
Natural Dyeing Workshop for Métis Day @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2025-12-28 | Join fellow dye instructors Nadine McSpadden and myself as we work with Indigenous secondary students at the Surrey School District for a two day workshop focusing on Metis culture and arts here in British Columbia. We demonstrated the use of several natural dyes including indigo, cutch, madder, and logwood. From bright blues to deep brick reds, the students learned how to make sustainable colours as well as fingerweaving. Great few days!Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XATo learn more about the booking your own workshops with us, go to: http://www.wildcreaftdyeing.comFor the playlist on natural dyeing with mushrooms:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvZlIJMBYQjk5PVWyDZ4fcg5For more information on pre-mordanting, see this video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbAYarn for this workshop was donated in part by Urban Yarns (an excellent local yarn shop to support): urbanyarns.comMy website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingWe're also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: Wildcraft_DyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Note: all equipment used in this video is solely used for dyeing purposes and never for cooking or food preparation. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Processing Mountain Goat Fibre #fiber #fiberart #mountaingoat #mountaingoats Wildcraft Dyeing 2025-09-06 | ...
Coast Salish Woven Bag Workshop #weaving #woolencraft #weaversofinstagram Wildcraft Dyeing 2025-02-15 | This was a two day Coast Salish woven bag making workshop taught by Chief Janice George/Chepximiya Siyam' and Buddy George of the Squamish Nation. Participants were taught how to warp on using the third bar technique, how to twine and design triangles as well as how to twill. Thank you to both of them for taking the time to teach us. 💕
Mushroom Dyeing w/ Cortinarius and Hydnellums #naturaldyes #mushroomdyeing #fungi #yarn #dyedyarn Wildcraft Dyeing 2025-01-11 | ...
Dyeing and Weaving Workshop at the John C Campbell Folk School Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-11-30 | So what can you expect if you come for a five-day class at the folk school in North Carolina? This is my second year teaching here and gearing by up to come again in 2025! There is so much to explore in this amazing place which focuses on ancestral skills and intergenerational learning and teaching. It is an incredible place of learning, creativity and uniqueness. The largest and oldest folk school in America, it runs an incredible diversity of classes throughout the year. Nestled in the southern Appalachia mountains, it is definitely worth coming to check out. To access the school, it is recommended to fly into Atlanta Georgia and take the school shuttle.Join us as we look at how natural dyeing and band weaving can bring people together as we explore the grounds, it’s modern history and the rainbow of colours within. Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XATo learn more about the John C Campbell Folk School including how to get there: folkschool.orgFor the playlist on natural dyeing with mushrooms:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvZlIJMBYQjk5PVWyDZ4fcg5For the playlist on natural dyeing during the fall:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvapTHOpSVMD7lVnYmC0mBv4My website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft Dyeing@wildcraft_dyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Note: all equipment used in this video is solely used for dyeing purposes and never for cooking or food preparation. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Natural Dye and Weaving Workshop at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre #naturaldyes #squamish #slcc Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-11-23 | A great natural dye and tapestry weaving workshop in Whistler this weekend. Amazing time and the centre is so welcoming!
Intro to Shetland Wool Week Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-11-09 | Join me on an exploration of Shetland Wool Week 2024. This event is a celebration of all things gloriously Shetlander. From croft living to warp-weighted looms, from working with natural wool colours to the beautiful landscapes, I've tried to squeeze everything in to help you book a trip and take this incredible corner of the world. From Shetland sheep and miniature champion ponies to the stunning St Ninians and the UK's most northern golf course, there's something for everyone here. Come with me on the Northern Sea ferry for a yarn adventure!Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: / @wildcraftdyeing To learn more about Shetland Wool Week, including how to get there: shetlandwoolweek.comMy website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: / wildcraftdyeing I’m also on FB at Wildcraft Dyeing@wildcraft_dyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Note: all equipment used in this video is solely used for dyeing purposes and never for cooking or food preparation. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.TranscriptFollow along using the transcript.
Shetland Wool Week: Travel Day One, Edinburgh to Inverness #highlands #scotland Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-09-28 | ...
Manning Park Fungi Foray @WildcraftDyeing #mushroom #fungifriday #foraging @vanmyco #fungi Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-09-21 | A weekend exploration of fungi diversity in Manning Park. Located in south-central British Columbia in western Canada. This semi-regular annual event helps inform on the types of mushrooms growing in the park. Forays are an important part of capturing information on our nature world.
How to Dye with Lobster Mushrooms: Shifting pH for Fiber Projects Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-08-17 | Ever wondered how shifting pH can chance the colour of some mushroom dyes? Here we dive into how to forage, process and then naturally dye with this amazing mushroom. Wonderfully suited for sustainable fashions and ecoprinting, lobster mushrooms can give bright oranges, through peaches and into the purples simply by adding a few substances you may already have in your kitchen and laundry room. Found in many farmers markets in the fall, this dye source is highly colour sensitive to pH changes and gives an incredible range of colours. Come explore this amazing source of dye for your yarn or fabric projects and subscribe for future videos.Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XAMy website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: wildcraft_dyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Unboxing Surprise Parcels from Fellow Dyer Elena Putman Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-08-10 | What do natural dyers send each other? Come take a look at what fellow natural dyer Elena Putman from Arizona sent me.Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftdyeingDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XA Yarn for this video was donated in part by Urban Yarns (urbanyarns.com). Much appreciated! For more in-depth discussion on mordanting, check out my video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07 Our website: Wildcraftdyeing.com Facebook: Wildcraft DyeingInstagram: I'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely. Warning: please use good ventilation when dyeing with this plant as it can be toxic.
Exhaust Bath Weaving with Natural Dyes Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-08-03 | Exhaust baths occur when we keep adding fiber into our dye pots to get multiple rounds of colour - often getting paper results each time. I wanted to weave a project showing how this effect can be explored in a single piece. By reusing our dye cats we can better appreciate and connect with the colourful gifts from nature. We center on sustainability and walking gently on the earth. This piece includes dyes such as birch leaves, alder cones, brasilwood, indigo and coreopsis flowers from the garden.Please note this piece is woven in a Coast Salish style. I am not Coast Salish, I have trained and been advised by many amazing members of the Coast Weaving community. I do not sell or teach my work. The design has elements from older blankets but the design itself and approach have been my inspiration. If you want to learn more about Coast Salish weaving, please connect with members of the community and support their arts. They can be found online.Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftdyeingDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XA Yarn for this video was donated in part by Urban Yarns (urbanyarns.com). Much appreciated! For more in-depth discussion on mordanting, check out my video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07 Our website: Wildcraftdyeing.com Facebook: Wildcraft DyeingInstagram: I'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely. Warning: please use good ventilation when dyeing with this plant as it can be toxic.
Pulling Yellow Cedar @WildcraftDyeing #cedar #bark #basketry #sustainability #indigenousart #pnw Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-06-29 | ...
How to Dye with Alder Cones | Catkins Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-06-22 | Foraging from the forest is an amazing way to connect to the land and deepen your bond with nature. Here we dive into the world of foraging and dyeing with tree cones (catkins) to make some brilliant and stable dyes. The steps laid out here can help you with many different kinds of trees which make cones including birch, beech, fig, oak, alder and much more. These can all be foraged from the forest floor which represents a wonderful and sustainable source of eco-friendly colour. The tree used here is the red alder (Alnus rubra) which can be found near water along western North America. Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftdyeingDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XA Yarn for this video was donated in part by Urban Yarns (urbanyarns.com). Much appreciated! For more in-depth discussion on mordanting, check out my video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07 Our website: Wildcraftdyeing.com Facebook: Wildcraft DyeingInstagram: I'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely. Warning: please use good ventilation when dyeing with this plant as it can be toxic.
Unboxing Biggest Natural Dye Order to Date #naturaldyes #naturaldye #ecoprinting #sustainablefashion Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-06-08 | ...
Exploring Traditional Dyeing @WildcraftDyeing #naturaldyes #yarn #yarndyeing #ecoprinting Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-05-18 | ...
Two-Eyed Seeing Natural Dye Workshop #naturaldyes #yarn #ecoprinting #dyeworkshop #diy #mov Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-05-11 | “Two-Eyed Seeing refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous ways of knowing and from the other eye with the strengths of Western ways of knowing and to using both of these eyes together” (Bartlett, Marshall, & Marshall, 2012, p. 335).*
Explore Rooted Here: Woven From the Land Exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery #weaving #indigenous Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-05-04 | ...
How to Dye with Arbutus I Madrone I Madrona Bark @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-04-27 | Arbutus trees (in the genus Arbutus, family Ericaceae) give an incredible range of colour, from deep tans, to brilliant rufus reds and chocolate browns; all from the inner bark. The arbutus in this video come from the west coast of North America (Pacific Northwest), but there are 11 other species through North America, Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia. This video explores the steps you need to draw out and use the traditional naturally dye in the bark to achieve these amazing colours. Natural dyeing is an amazing way to create your own sustainable ecodyes!Please do some sleuthing in your area to help ensure you're harvesting bark sustainably and responsibly. My website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: wildcraft_dyeingDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XA Start with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07 I'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Introduction to Tablet Card Band Weaving @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-03-23 | Dive into the incredible world of tablet band weaving. With a sumptuous range of delicious angular designs and timeless pattern diversity, this exquisite weaving form is well suited to small living spaces and limited budgets. No other form of band weaving bursts with such life and complexity. From ancient Egypt and Europe, to Asia and South America, its historical popularity spans three millennia. Its uses have been diverse; from treasured silken embellishments on clothing, to structural borders on larger woven pieces, stand-alone belts to binding the edges of 14th Century European clothing. Modernly, it can be used from everything from collars of cherished pets, bookmarks, lanyards, jewelry and fashion. Though recreating ancient finds can be an exciting facet for historical recreation clothing. While there are several distinct forms of tablet weaving, the warped-in method presented here encourages newer weavers to use their creativity in colour choices with classic patterns while building the muscle memory and confidence for a wide range of historical patterns and techniques. Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XATo learn more about the booking your own workshops with us, go to: http://www.wildcreaftdyeing.comFor the playlist on natural dyeing with mushrooms:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvZlIJMBYQjk5PVWyDZ4fcg5For more information on pre-mordanting, see this video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbAYarn for this workshop was donated in part by Urban Yarns (an excellent local yarn shop to support): urbanyarns.comMy website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingWe're also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: Wildcraft_DyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.
Twined Wool Weaving: “Sky to Sea” Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-02-23 | Exploration of photos and videos of my wool woven tapestry entitled Sky to Sea. The piece represents the ocean world of my home, and was done in wool with colours dyed all from natural material including buckthorn, onion, oak leaves, coreopsis flowers, several mushrooms, indigo and more. Many of the dyes were collected locally from the trees, shrubs, perennial flowers and mushrooms of home. Note: many of my wall weavings heavily incorporate techniques from Indigenous Coast Salish weaving. This is done deliberately after many years of learning directly from mentors within the Coast Salish First Nations weaving community. I am not Coast Salish, nor is my work. I merely aim to weave in a Coast Salish style while also incorporating other techniques and themes from my life. This is the reason I do not sell, gift outside of my family, weave anything to be worn or teach this style.If you are interested in learning more about Coast Salish weaving, please reach out to the many amazing weavers on upcoming opportunities to learn.
How to Use Mushroom Dyes in Your Fiber Projects @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-02-10 | A video packed with information on how to plan out your fiber and fungi project and what you'll need to make vibrant and beautiful bright colours. From mushroom ideas, to dye steps and measurements, it's all here for you to get started! Mushrooms are a wonderful source of sustainable ecofashion and ecoprinting ideas. Chapters:0:33: 1) Pick Your Pattern2:11: 2) Pick Out Undyed Yarn2:25: 3) Prep Fiber for Dyeing2:47: 4) Pick Colours & Mushrooms3:56: 5) Mordant5:47: 6) Dyeing15:04: 7) Colour Results16:30: 8) Knitting Prep16:50: 9) Fair Isle Knitting19:24: 10) Mushroom Dyes Under UV Light20:01: 11) Let's Talk Exhaust BathsFurther links on the mushrooms used in this video:Dyers polypore (Phaseolus schweinitzii): Red Corts (Cortinarius smithii), Intro to Cortinarius smithii: youtu.be/XvPwzvGLa7o, Getting deeper reds with Cortinarius smithii: youtu.be/DLCuBX8QgzY?si=m96w58vcV3bfoUsPBlue chanterelles (Polyozellus multiplex): youtu.be/rOQ1o1RsBUg?si=8lJ-zJS7o_z5IbToLobster mushrooms (Hypomyces lactifluorum): youtu.be/mJDF-dL2Vb8?si=JsKryNoCNYURloVnDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07Website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft Dyeing, @wildcraft_dyeingLike all things we forage for in nature, please don't harvest more than the population can stand and always leave some mushrooms to make more fungi. Acknowledgements:A giant thank you to Arion the Wanderer for the use of many photos in this video (including the mushroom images in the video thumbnail) and also to Alissa Allen (mycopigments.com) for introducing me to this mushroom during one of her workshops. I am a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I am passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Historical Recreation Cosplay: How to Be a Better Ally Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-02-03 | Dedicated to helping people who want to make their cosplay and costuming hobby safer for everyone. Especially for other players from backgrounds which have been historically excluded and targeted. I cover many of the basics of allyship, plus specific approaches and techniques you can use to you target change and feel sustainable over time as you work to help make your hobby spaces more inclusive and equitable. Allyship can feel challenging to start and sustain, but it is important as we strive towards diversity and helping everyone feel like they are included and belong. Many of the groups and spaced dedicated to learning about history have components which can make prospective players feel and be unsafe, especially when they come from targeted communities. This can include cultural insensitivity, lack of diversity in leadership, racial, trans or queer phobia, ableism, among many other barriers.This is a talk I gave at the 2024 SCA Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity & Belonging (DEIB) Webinar dedicated to sharing knowledge on core values of equity and inclusion. For more information on this and other webinars, please see: scadei.wordpress.comThe SCA is a non-profit group dedicated to historical research and education. The mission statement of the group is: The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international non-profit volunteer educational organization. The SCA is devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities. Information on the group can be found here: www.sca.orgBuilding on a foundation of dyeing through the historical recreation group the SCA, I teach foraging, harvesting, and using natural dyeing to a wide variety of audiences. When not running around dressed like a Viking, I am a wildlife ecologist with a focus on assessing and managing endangered/at-risk species. Note: the photos included in the thumbnail include my friends Cicyetkwu Gambler (left) and Vic Lo (center with golden eagle) who both gave permission for the images to be used in the thumbnail. Don't forget to LICHEN subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XANew to natural dyeing? Start here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07My website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: wildcraft_dyeingPlease never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Workshop: Dyeing Wool with Plants, Lichens and Mushrooms #slcc #wool #dye #mushroom #naturaldye #diy Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-01-28 | A fun two-eyed seeing natural dye workshop with Indigenous youth at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre!
How to Dye Better Reds with Cortinarius Mushrooms @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-01-12 | See how you can tweak your dye processes to ensure you get the brightest, truest reds with this amazing fungi. Collectively called the "red Corts", these mushrooms are able to produce a range of warm tones - from deep oranges through to cold dark reds. Whether you're ecoprinting fabric, or looking for ways to make colours from sustainable ecological sources, this builds on a previous video on dyeing with Cortinarius smithii. This time we cover additional tips and tricks on pH and how mordants and using different components of the mushrooms can shift your colours, sometimes in ways you aren't expecting. Here is the link to the original video on how to dye with Cortinarius smithii: youtu.be/XvPwzvGLa7oDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07My website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft Dyeing, @wildcraft_dyeingThis medium sized mushrooms packs a powerful dye punch and is highest valued by many in the natural dye community. Like all things we forage for in nature, please don't harvest more than the population can stand and always leave some mushrooms to make more fungi. Acknowledgements:A giant thank you to Arion the Wanderer for the use of many photos in this video (including the mushroom images in the video thumbnail) and also to Alissa Allen (mycopigments.com) for introducing me to this mushroom during one of her workshops. I am a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I am passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
Sewing Wool Elizabethan Costume Using a Mmmcrafts Tutorial #mmmcrafts #wool #historicalcostume #diy Wildcraft Dyeing 2024-01-05 | This video explores my love of the sewing mmmcraft craft tutorials on etsy and how I adapted one of them to show my friend Joel some love for his extraordinary costuming abilities. He is an active member of the historical cosplay community with a focus on Elizabethan costumes. These tutorials include the 12 Days of Christmas and other festive seasonal themes. Joel has seen this video and approved it!Mmmcraft tutorials (note not a paid link, I really do love these tutorials and spend my own money on them): etsy.com/ca/shop/mmmcrafts?ref=shop_sugg_market
Historical Mushroom Dye Class for Cosplay #mushroom #mushroomdye #fungi #naturaldye #naturalcolor Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-29 | ...
Weaving with Naturally Dyed Wool #weaving #naturaldye #woolencraft #wool #mushroom #fiber #diy #yarn Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-22 | ...
The Passing of Master Weaver: Norma Ordman @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-21 | Today we learned that master weaver Norma Ordman has passed away. An incredible artist and teacher, she leaves a deep and lasting legacy behind her. I will miss her twinkling eyes, jolly laugh and brilliant mind. Thank you so much for teaching me and so many others. By focusing on how to work with wool, from processing to spinning, along with colour theory, experimentation and weaving techniques, you helped make us better weavers. Note: most of the photos were taken by me but a few of her work come from posts of the Cape Weavers Guild. I have tried my best to ensure the photos depict her work. Many come from a show she did with fellow weaver Jennifer Pauw in 2010. Apologies if any shots depict Jennifer's weaving.
Learning to Spin Mountain Goat with Master Shetland Spinner Elizabeth Johnstone #spindle #wool #goat Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-15 | Starting the journey on how to spin mountain goat fleece on a drop spindle. Amazing fiber - soft, silky and the most hydrophobic fleece I’ve worked with. Beautiful and ancient fiber from a majestic high elevation animal.
Dyeing & Tablet Weaving Workshop at John Campbell Folk School @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-14 | Come explore this amazing place through two workshops I taught this year on natural dyeing and tablet weaving at the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina. It is an incredible place of learning, creativity and uniqueness. The largest and oldest folk school in America, it runs an incredible diversity of classes throughout the year. Nestled in the southern Appalachia mountains, it is definitely worth coming to check out. To access the school, you can fly into Atlanta Georgia and take the school shuttle.Join us as we look at how natural dyeing and band weaving can bring people together as we explore the grounds, it’s modern history and the rainbow of colours within. Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XATo learn more about the John C Campbell Folk School including how to get there: folkschool.orgFor the playlist on natural dyeing with mushrooms:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvZlIJMBYQjk5PVWyDZ4fcg5For the playlist on natural dyeing during the fall:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvapTHOpSVMD7lVnYmC0mBv4My website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft Dyeing@wildcraft_dyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Note: all equipment used in this video is solely used for dyeing purposes and never for cooking or food preparation. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
How to Dye with Pokeberry I Pokeweed @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-07 | Pokeberry, aka pokeweed, inkberry, poke salad, and more, Phytolacca americana is a luminous natural dye which can achieve incredible shades of fuchsia and magenta for ecofashion and ecoprinting. While this dye will fade in sunlight (i.e., moderate to low light fastness), it is great for indoor projects and will last for years out of direct sun. This plant is native to large areas of central, east and southern North America but has naturalized in areas of Europe and Asia where it can be invasive. While the fresh shoots and other components have historically been used as traditional medicines and as food sources, pokeberries are poisonous and processing requires some additional safety steps. Come discovery the amazing shades you can achieve with pokeberries - from bright deep pinks through to reds and oranges, it's a dynamic dyer which responses in unusual ways to temperatures. Colours from natural dyes is a great way to contribute to sustainability and responsible environmental choices. Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:22 Processing4:26 Day 1 (Dye Processing)7:38 Day 2 Pink (No Heat)9:35 Orange (Boiling)11:08 Pink-Red: 60C/140F12:03 Berry Storage (Dehydator)Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftdyeingDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XA Yarn for this video was donated in part by Urban Yarns (urbanyarns.com). Much appreciated!For more in-depth discussion on mordanting, check out my video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbANew to dyeing? Start with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07 Our website: wildcraftdyeing.com Instagram: @wildcraft_dyeingFacebook: Wildcraft DyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.Warning: please use good ventilation when dyeing with this plant as it can be toxic.
Natural Dye & Weaving Introduction with Indigenous Youth Workshop #weavingart #yarntube #naturaldye Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-12-03 | A day-long two-eyed seeing workshop where participants are taught from both the western science and First Nations perspectives.
Macrofungi Mushroom Assessment of Gill Bar on the Fraser River, BC #discoveries #mushroom #fungi Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-11-29 | Against the stunning back drop of the lower Fraser River, we head onto the forested foreshore with noted mycologist Paul Kroeger for a November Fungi field assessment.
Folk School Class: Indigo Dyeing Silk (Day 1) #jccfs #dyeing #naturalcolor #naturaldye Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-10-23 | Day 1 of a week-long class I’m instructing at the John C Campbell Folk School in North Carolina along with fellow teaching collaborator Lara Baker-Olin. First we indigo dye the silk and tomorrow we weave!
Travel to John C Campbell Folk School to Teach Weaving #tabletweaving #jccfs #yarnlife Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-10-23 | ...
Teaching Travels: Vancouver to Atlanta #discoveries #travel #travelling Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-10-22 | ...
Strange Forest Finds (Part 1) @WildcraftDyeing #bushlife #forestfinds #discoveries Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-10-03 | ...
Harvesting Pokeberries for Dyeing and Ink @WildcraftDyeing #dyeing #naturaldye #naturalcolor #diy Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-09-30 | ...
How to Dye with Botele Mushroom | Zeller’s Bolete | Xerocomellus zelleri @WildcraftDyeing Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-09-30 | Welcome to the amazing world of fungi dyeing! Here I’ll cover what to look for in the field plus how to separate the pores and use them to give bright golden yellows. Mushroom dyeing is a fun and ecologically-friendly way to explore eco printing and sustainable fashion. Use these mushrooms for your next fiber project. Don't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XAFor the playlist on natural dyeing with mushrooms:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvZlIJMBYQjk5PVWyDZ4fcg5For the playlist on natural dyeing during the fall:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvapTHOpSVMD7lVnYmC0mBv4For more information on pre-mordanting, see this video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbAMy website: wildcraftdyeing.com Patreon: patreon.com/WildcraftDyeingI’m also on FB at Wildcraft DyeingInstragram: wildcraft_dyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science.Note: all equipment used in this video is solely used for dyeing purposes and never for cooking or food preparation. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.
How to Make a Naturally Dyed Rainbow with Yarn Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-09-09 | We are exploring how to achieve all the prismatic colours of the rainbow. From deep luscious red to dark blue and deep purple, find out how you can dye at home to get the colours you want for a rainbow project. I will cover red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, purple and black, using the intersectional pride flag to help give an overview for the colours we'll be achieving. This channel is run by a queer crafter and I am happy to share my knowledge for pride projects. Happy Pride!Note: this video also includes yarn which is about 50 years old, as an exploration of how we can renew and use antique materials to new uses. Chapters:0:00: Intro2:09: Starting Material (Antique Yarn)3:52: Scouring5:13: Mordanting5:40: Red & Pink (Brasilwood)8:49: Orange (Coreopsis)11:11: Yellow (Birch leaves)12:25: Green (Birch leaves & Indigo)13:49: Blue (Indigo)14:42: Purple & Black (Logwood)15:45: ResultsVideo Links:Brasilwood: youtu.be/ffp6-R09pIg?si=zYPKckDSf1AAP6agCoreopsis: youtu.be/YI6aubmaHoI?si=26uuhmnCprGK8oerBirch Leaves: youtu.be/Obo4Qws8tkM?si=ETdwQD7asLK8Z0X_Indigo: Part 1 (Setting up a vat): youtu.be/5UhUcMwpAWE?si=uiVr5UYeb0QZmfx2Part 2 (Using a vat): youtu.be/pDEYAsA7WG4?si=_HKEqwx__yCUacEHFor more in-depth discussion on mordanting, check out my video on dyeing with acorns: youtu.be/jN32LcSRpbAPatreon: patreon.com/WildcraftdyeingDon't forget to lichen subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to forage and naturally dye: youtube.com/channel/UCvbKXT6vA-cfcQ4ll3a6-XA New to dyeing? Start with this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8jIaL4rHvYYaDZ83dgRQeLRYrIccu07 Our website: wildcraftdyeing.com Instagram: @wildcraft_dyeingFacebook: Wildcraft DyeingI'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.Warning: please use good ventilation when dyeing with this plant as it can be toxic.
Historical Recreation: An Tir September Crown #cosplay #historicalcostuming #cosplayers #sca Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-09-04 | A fun weekend out at a medieval recreation event with the kids. The group is called the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) and is nonprofit and secular. More information can be found here: www.sca.org .
Foraging Lobster Mushrooms for Dyeing #dyeing #diy #naturalcolor #naturaldye #ecoprint #dyer Wildcraft Dyeing 2023-09-02 | ...
