Alongside Oxygen Art Centre’s Fall semester, the artist-run centre presents three, free, artist-led workshops exploring natural dyes and land-based processes.
Entitled “Seed Bombs,” this workshop series takes place over three Saturdays during the Fall semester with local artists Tracy Fillion, Keiko Lee-Hem, and Jaymie Johnson.
The first event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Tracy Fillion starts off the series with a botanical print on cloth workshop.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how to identify suitable fibres for plant dyeing and how to properly prepare cloth for plant dyeing and eco printing.
Fillion will also discuss dye plants, ethical harvesting practices, and working in harmony with seasonal and local materials. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from textile artist Tracy Fillion in a supportive and creative studio environment.
Using locally grown flowers, each participant will have the opportunity to design and create their own botanically printed cotton bandana to take home.
Tracy Fillion is a textile artist specializing in weaving and plant dyeing. With over twenty years’ experience working with cloth, her practice is rooted in sustainability and inspired by the natural world. Her functional, utilitarian pieces reflect a thoughtful approach to process, design and materials.
Learn about the workshop series and your instructors on Oxygen’s website. More information about the October workshops will be listed by mid-September.
Interested participants can register to attend each workshop by signing up online through Google Forms. Each workshop is free to attend but registration is required. Register early to reserve your spot! Workshops will be capped at twenty students each.
Seed Bombs is a free, three-part artist-led workshop series held at Oxygen Art Centre on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Saturday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
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