Solar Dye Workshop with Norton Fredericks
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Solar Dye Workshop with Norton Fredericks

Date & time
Sat 4 May 2024
10:30am to 12:00pm
Add to Calendar 2024-05-04 10:30 2024-05-04 12:00 Australia/Brisbane Solar Dye Workshop with Norton Fredericks Join artist Norton Fredericks and unlock the magical properties of natural dyes! In this artist-led workshop you&rsquo;ll take a stroll with the artist through our exhibition Rearranged: Art of the Flower before returning to the studio to get hands on with natural dyes. Here, Norton will walk you through native plants, their uses, the chemistry behind natural dyes, Norton&rsquo;s arts practice and how they use earth pigments as mordants as well as some textile history. Each participant receives a silk bandana, glass jar, twine, earth pigments and dye to make an original silk creation to take home. All abilities welcome. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council&rsquo;s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city&rsquo;s vibrant culture. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/" target="_blank">Museum of Brisbane</a>. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
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Age

Suitable for ages 18+

Cost

$35 - $40 + booking fee

Join artist Norton Fredericks and unlock the magical properties of natural dyes! In this artist-led workshop you’ll take a stroll with the artist through our exhibition Rearranged: Art of the Flower before returning to the studio to get hands on with natural dyes.

Here, Norton will walk you through native plants, their uses, the chemistry behind natural dyes, Norton’s arts practice and how they use earth pigments as mordants as well as some textile history.

Each participant receives a silk bandana, glass jar, twine, earth pigments and dye to make an original silk creation to take home.

All abilities welcome.

Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information visit Museum of Brisbane.

Bookings

Bookings rerquired. To book visit Museum of Brisbane.

$40 General Admission*
$35 MoB Member*
*Plus $2.59 booking fee.
 

Venue

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

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