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Dyed & Dined Dinner, Marseille

$75

Dyed & Dined Dinner, Marseille

$75

Archived Event: The "Dyed & Dined" Dinner is a collaboration between our neighbors at Marseille and Tennessee textile artist, Maggie Pate. This event is inspired by the idea of sustainable cooking, to use all of an ingredient and to see the potential of food waste. Chef, Eli Dahlin has created a five-course menu inspired by in-season, local ingredients. The goal of each dish is to emphasize the use of an ingredient in its entirety, illustrated in elements like carrot top pesto, apple skin sorbet, and charred leek tops. To showcase another use of food waste, we will have textiles accompanying each dish that has been dyed naturally. The place setting will showcase colors created from the same ingredients highlighted in each recipe. Maggie will talk about her process of natural dyeing with food waste throughout the dinner. menu Tartine of roasted broccoli stem, truffle, horseradish, and watercress Carrot salad with burrata, tangerine peel, carrot top pesto Pumpkin miso soup with pork belly, fermented radish greens, charred leek tops, and egg white noodles Ash-roasted celeriac, fried squid, prosciutto tea Coffee ground custard, apple skin sorbet with cardamom florentine cookie details Limited Engagement5-Course DinnerWine Pairing Add-on Available (5 pours)Please add both items to the cart for checkoutNatural Wine by the bottle or glass will be available

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Natural Dyeing Workshop with Maggie Pate, Capturing Color with Plant Extracts

$150

Natural Dyeing Workshop with Maggie Pate, Capturing Color with Plant Extracts

$150

Archived Workshop:Natural dye extracts are plant-derived powders that, when measured properly and added to a dye bath, will produce vibrant and rich hues. With extracts, color can be captured from foreign lands — like purple from Brazil with logwood tree chips, sunny yellows from Mexico with curcumin powder, pinks from Argentina with quebracho tree bark, and reds or rusts from Central Asia with madder root. INSTRUCTOR: MAGGIE PATETextile artist Maggie Pate has cultivated a remarkable studio that is 100% sustainable and eco-friendly. Her main focus is on capturing color predominantly with food waste, collected from local restaurants and farms. In June 2018, she released her first book, The Natural Colors Cookbook. Her guide explores in depth how to capture color with food waste and pantry basics, making natural dyeing and sustainable colors accessible — and earth-loving — to all. CLASS DETAILS This 3-hour, hands-on workshop will give an overview of how to dye fibers naturally from exotic plant material in extract form. Intro to fibers Scouring bath Mordant bath Resistance patterns Dye bath pH shifts During this class, the following items will be provided to practice dyeing: — Silk ribbon— Cotton tote— Cotton bandana If you're interested in bringing your own fibers to dye, please email us in advance. We'll try to accommodate all requests. --Questions? Can't make this class date? Email us, and we'll notify you of our next workshop. Gift a workshop: Our classes make thoughtful, engaging presents. If you'd like to purchase a workshop for someone, please make a note during checkout.

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Capturing Color from Food Waste, Natural Dyeing Workshop with Maggie Pate

$150

Capturing Color from Food Waste, Natural Dyeing Workshop with Maggie Pate

$150

Archived Workshop: Natural dyeing has been a steady tradition for almost all cultures. However, within recent years with the rise of synthetic dyes, the art of natural dyeing has been fading from active practice. Learn to connect to our natural world and embrace colors created from their natural essence. This is a 3-hour hands-on workshop will give an overview of how to dye fibers naturally from food waste highlighting the use of avocado pits and onion skins. Intro to Fibers Scouring Bath Mordant Bath Resistance Patterns Dye Bath pH Shifts During this class, the following items will be provided to practice dyeing: -Silk Ribbon-Cotton Tote-Cotton Bandana If you are interested in bringing your own fibers to dye, please email us in advance. We will try to accommodate all requests. Textile artist, Maggie Pate has cultivated a studio that is 100% sustainable and eco-friendly. Her main focus is on capturing color predominantly with food waste collected from local restaurants and farms. In June 2018, she released her first book, "The Natural Colors Cookbook." Her book explores in-depth how to capturing color with food waste and pantry basics, making natural dyeing and sustainable colors accessible to all. -- Can't make it to this workshop but would like to be notified of future similar classes? Please shoot us an email at hello@glasswingshop.com and we'll keep you in the loop.

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Natural Dyeing Workshop with Maggie Pate, Indigo Batik Banner

$85

Natural Dyeing Workshop with Maggie Pate, Indigo Batik Banner

$85

Archived Workshop: Batik is an ancient resistance technique originating from Indonesia. Learn about the history of this process and the steps involved in creating these patterns or designs on natural fabrics. This is a 2-hour hands-on workshop with detailed instruction on how to utilize gutta glue works as a resisting medium and the process of using an indigo dye bath to magically reveal the design. During this class, the following items will be provided to practice dyeing: -Natural Cloth Banner (8" x 11")-Wood Hanging Rod If you are interested in bringing your own fibers to batik, please email us in advance. We will try to accommodate all requests. Textile artist, Maggie Pate has cultivated a studio that is 100% sustainable and eco-friendly. Her main focus is on capturing color predominantly with food waste collected from local restaurants and farms. In June 2018, she released her first book, "The Natural Colors Cookbook." Her book explores in-depth how to capturing color with food waste and pantry basics, making natural dyeing and sustainable colors accessible to all. -- Can't make it to this workshop but would like to be notified of future similar classes? Please shoot us an email at hello@glasswingshop.com and we'll keep you in the loop.

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Wreath Workshop, Leaves and Laurel

$80

Wreath Workshop, Leaves and Laurel

$80

Archived Workshop: The word 'wreath' is derived from an English word meaning to twist, such as in a circle. Creating wreaths have been made throughout history and across cultures. Add some warmth to your home this holiday season, and learn the skills and technique needed to create your own wreath. Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht Through Wildbloom Floral, Kristen's work embraces the rambling and unbridled beauty of the Pacific Northwest, while remaining true to his East Coast roots, to create something truly stunning and unique. Kristen specializes in the creation of unique floral arrangements that celebrate enchanting flowers and their natural beauty. CLASS DETAILS In this 2-hour, hands-on workshop, participants will be instructed in wreath-making using a grapevine or wire base. Natural elements such as juniper berries, incense cedar, rosehip, holly, eucalyptus, and many more fresh-cut and dried floral options will be provided for a wide range of design possibilities. -- Questions? Can't make this class date? Email us, and we'll notify you of the next workshop. Gift a workshop: Our classes make thoughtful, engaging presents. If you'd like to purchase a workshop for someone, please make a note during checkout.

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Winter Wreath Workshop

$100

Winter Wreath Workshop

$100

There are a variety of techniques in wreath-making. Historically, wreaths have been made throughout the eras and across cultures. In this workshop, we'll go through the process step-by-step of creating a winter wreath utilizing grapevine base. The design will feature a mixture of your choice: fresh evergreens, dried foliage, and other holiday elements. instructor This wreath making class is lead by our in-house Floral Designer, Kaitlin Fritz. Kaitlin is a local artist who specializes in floral design for nearly two decades. She has a unique eye for pairing colors and textures together as illustrated in her floral designs and paintings. GLASSWING WORKSHOP This is a hands-on workshop and includes everything needed to create a winter wreath. Workshops will take place in the Melrose Market while the Greenhouse is temporarily closed due to construction. -- Questions? Feel free to email us directly.

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