Drop-In Food Scrap Dye Class

This is a drop-in opportunity. Come anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There is no need to register for this one.

Use food scraps to create a unique design on a bandana or tea towel. Teachers will guide students through the dye process and steam your garment as you shop in the grocery store. On this event date, the market will have sampling from local farmers, vendors, and other goodies throughout the store. All supplies for this class are included in the registration fee. Use the provided food scrap materials, or you can gather food scraps from home and bring them with you!

What food scraps work well for natural plant dye: beet peels, wilted greens, yellow and red onion skins, coffee grounds, avocado skins, turmeric, tea leaves, and so much more

This is an all-ages opportunity. Kids are welcome with a supervising adult.

Steaming to set the dye takes approximately 60 minutes. Participants will also be provided information on how to steam the garment at home.

Vendor Sampling

Join us for samples from some of our favorite local vendors such as:

  • Wonderstate Coffee
  • One Love Bread
  • Cadia Cookies
  • Magnetic Buds
  • Cheese sampling
  • Local produce sampling
  • Samples of our deli favorites

Raffle Box

Drop your name into the RAFFLE BOX at the front of the store for a chance to win:

  • St. Paul Saints Tickets
  • State Fair tickets
  • Back-to-School supplements
  • AND MORE!

Interested in learning more about Textile Center?

A national center for fiber art, Textile Center’s mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, nurture appreciation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.

Learn more here: Textile Center – A National Center for Fiber Art (textilecentermn.org)