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Rooted in Color: Dyeing with Nature


10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

21899 County Road 118, Preston, MN 55965

507-765-2785 |

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Celebrate the steps of turning wool into fabric by visiting Historic Forestville on Saturdays throughout June to learn the different steps. Each Saturday will have a demonstration of one of the steps in the wool to fiber process.

What do onions skins, coffee grounds, and marigolds all have in common? These items can all be used to create dye. Join us as we experiment with common items in homes and nature to create dye for our wool.

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Rooted in Color: Dyeing with Nature

Celebrate the steps of turning wool into fabric by visiting Historic Forestville on Saturdays throughout June to learn the different steps. Each Saturday will have a demonstration of one of the steps in the wool to fiber process.

What do onions skins, coffee grounds, and marigolds all have in common? These items can all be used to create dye. Join us as we experiment with common items in homes and nature to create dye for our wool.

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