11:00 - 12:00
"Color as Creation’ explores natural dyeing, focusing on immersion and eco-printing methods. Discover slow color creation, intentional practices, and the art of dye-making from foraged plants and food scraps. Participants receive ‘how-to’ guides for their dyeing journey.
Artist bio:
Ocean Escalanti (She/Her) is an indigenous artist and writer residing in Oakland, CA. She is a natural dye enthusiast foraging locally for plants in her area and can be found using them for pressing pigments into fibers. Ocean has an arts practice in printmaking and textile art showing work in museums and galleries around the SF Bay Area. She self-publishes poetry, illustration, and natural dye how-to zines to vend across the West Coast as various zinefests and craft fairs.
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Creative Arts
Exercise your power of imagination with programs that encourage hands-on projects for adults. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.
First Person: Indigenous and Native Peoples Interest
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to Indigenous Peoples.
Join the Library's celebration honoring the voices of Indigenous and native peoples with programs and workshops, book recommendations and more.