Foraging & Medicine-Making

In the first part of this class, we’ll become acquainted with goldenrod as a source of food, wellbeing, and ecological understanding. We’ll encounter plants in the field to practice identification, species differentiation, ethical harvest, and preparing medicine. In the transition between this portion of class and the second half, we will enjoy lunch along with freshly-brewed goldenrod tea.

Botanical Dyeing

For the second part of this class, we’ll be joined by botanical dye artist Chelsea Thompson of earthencolor to transform gathered goldenrod into wearable colors. We’ll cover the foundations of using local blooms to dye natural fibers, practicing two methods–shibori and bundle dyeing–on two of your own clothing or fabric items that you bring to class!

You’ll leave not just with newly-colored clothes and a brightened appreciation for Solidago, but with inspiration and skills for incorporating this generous plant into your life.

**Online pre-registration is required to attend.  Visit this link to register https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1243