Capture the color and contour of BBG’s gardens in autumn in our dynamic, hands-on workshop. In this two-day intensive, we will brew dyes with plants harvested from the BBG gardens and learn three different ways to capture color on paper. On the second day, we will create a “wander book,” a small, folded book form sewn with our own dyed threads. Expect to immerse in the world of natural dyes and depart with a set of materials to inspire your creative practice. Workshop takes place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with the harvesting and preparation of dyes, participants will be offered a daily centering meditation and short writing prompts. A brief materials list will be provided upon registration. Participants should bring an apron and their lunch.

Suzi Banks Baum is a protector of imagination, nurturer of attention and devotee to the handmade. Her work dwells at the crossroad of literary and visual art. She creates fresh traditions through the ceremony of daily creative practice. An award-winning author of creative nonfiction and skilled teacher of mixed media collage, mindful stitch work, and book art, Suzi brings an embodied approach to artistic expression with deep respect for land and community.