# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Working with Natural Dyes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Date: July 11th 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $79    
Location: Mt. Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a beautiful scarf using dyes extracted from natural sources such as indigo—one of the most historically significant dyes in early American craft. As the nation marks its 250th year, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with the skills, materials, and traditions that shaped daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Instructor Diane Keesee will explore the historic uses of natural dyes in early America, from the role of indigo in colonial trade to the ways communities relied on local plants for color long before synthetic dyes existed. You’ll learn how to identify dye-producing plants in your region, along with responsible harvesting practices that honor both the land and the traditions passed down through generations.

Participants will be guided through preparation and dyeing techniques using natural mordants and modifiers—methods that would have been familiar to early American artisans. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own naturally dyed scarf and gained a deeper appreciation for the heritage skills that helped color the fabric of American history.
Celebrate this milestone year by learning a craft that connects past and present and share these time-honored techniques with friends and family.

This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, July 11, 2026.

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About the Instructor:
Diane Keesee has a passion for creating interesting signature cocktails, spirit infusions, shrubs, and bitters, using unique seasonal ingredients. She has been involved in hospitality management and the beverage industry for more than 20 years, including having worked for Greenville Country Club and Vicmead Hunt Club.

Register Here: https://mtcubacenter.org/event/working-with-natural-dyes-4/

**Please note: 
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hockessin/working-with-natural-dyes/200030183626613
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hockessin
- **state**: DE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mt. Cuba Center
- **lat**: 39.7903
- **long**: -75.6483
- **full address**: Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Working with Natural Dyes being held?
  - **A:** Working with Natural Dyes takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Working with Natural Dyes?
  - **A:** Working with Natural Dyes is organized by Mt. Cuba Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Working with Natural Dyes is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hockessin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Working with Natural Dyes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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