March 28, 2024

Dyeing to Wear It – A Wearable Art Workshop at Seekonk Library

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Wear your creativity on your sleeve with this unique workshop experience. Sign up now for the presentation Dyeing to Wear It, a silk scarf dyeing workshop, to be held at the Seekonk Library on Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Space is limited, adults only; pre-registration with a SAILS library card is required. This program is sponsored by the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Instructor Rhonda Fazio of Dyer Maker Studio in New Bedford will lead this workshop. Participants design their own silk scarf made with natural dye materials and learn about the history of color and its intersection with American culture. Presentation includes a demonstration of various ways to wear the scarves. All materials are provided.

Rhonda M. Fazio is the artist behind Dyer Maker Studio in New Bedford, MA. She is a graduate of art history and textile design from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Ms. Fazio teaches the art of natural dyeing and sustainable textile design and her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across MA.

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