Join us for a conversation with natural dyer, artist, and educator Sasha Duerr as she shares insight from her latest book, Natural Palettes: Inspiration from Plant-Based Color (Princeton Architectural Press, 2020). 
From the natural color ingredients that can be found in weeds, prunings and cover crops, to the vast potential of food and floral waste, plant-based "color stories" can both poetically and practically engage us in immersive and holistic practices. Through examples of participation, Sasha will highlight the important role plant-based colors can hold in widening our "color senses" and supporting biodiversity, while also offering an abundance of opportunity for creativity and collaboration in the process. 

As a compliment to this Art Speaks lecture in November, Sasha will be leading in-person Maker-In-Residence workshops at the NOBO Library Maker Space, STUDIO 24  and Weekend Community Events open to the public.

Doors open at 5:30pm, Artist talk begins at 6pm
 

Maker In Residence for Craft Studio

Sasha Duerr is an artist, designer, and educator who works with plant-based color and natural palettes. Sasha centers her practice and research on the collaborative color potential of weeds, food and floral waste, and local and seasonal ingredients. Teaching for over a decade at California College of Arts with a joint appointment in Textiles and Fine Arts, Sasha lectures, consults and widely designs curriculum and courses in the intersection of natural color, slow food, slow fashion and social practice. In 2007, Sasha founded the Permacouture Institute to encourage the exploration of regenerative design practices for fashion and textiles.  From "Dinners to Dye For" to "Weeding Your Wardrobe" and "Seasonal Color Wheels" her extensive work with plant-based color palettes has been featured in the New York Times, American Craft Magazine, Domino, Elle Decor Uk, Selvedge, and the Huffington Post. Sasha is the author of The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes (Timber Press/Workman 2011), NATURAL COLOR (Watson-Guptill/Ten Speed Press 2016), and NATURAL PALETTES (Princeton Architectural Press 2020).

Craft Studio

Boulder Public Library presents Craft Studio in STUDIO 24!  During this 3-month focus (November - January), Craft Studio is dedicated to exploring the joy of making things by hand. Classes will invite participants to slow down, engage deeply, and rediscover the beauty of tactile creation. From weaving and woodworking to natural dyeing and paper arts, Craft Studio celebrates time honored techniques that foster mindful creativity and meaningful community.