5 Session Plant Dye Series

Vita Art Center
Adult Class
Teaching Artist Mona Lewis
*Pre-Registration Required

Join artist and educator Mona Lewis for a five-session Plant Dye Series exploring the history, science, and beauty of natural dyes. Each workshop offers a unique focus — from discovering colors hidden in everyday plants to the history of Cochineal, the rich tones of Logwood and Brazilwood, the magic of indigo vats, and a master class on advanced techniques for achieving a broad palette from a single dye. Participants can take individual workshops or sign up for the full series to build a deeper understanding and skillset in the art of plant-based dyeing. All sessions include hands-on instruction, prepared materials, and projects to take home.

Mona Lewis is an artist and arts educator in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, specializing in revitalizing the lost art of using plant dyes and earth pigments and teaching students how to use them in their work. She has been a Waldorf educator since 1998, and is co-director of the Waldorf Practical Arts Teacher Training program. Mona has illustrated four books for writer Alan Salazar, exclusively with natural earth pigments. Her own book, Nature’s Paintbox, is a collection of easy plant dye and earth pigment projects for artists.
Part 1, Aug. 24, Exploring the Mysteries of the Colors All Around Us

Part 2, Aug 31: 2:30-4:30pm

Part 3, Sep 7: 2:30-4:30pm

Part 4, Sep 14: 2:30-4:30pm

Part 5, Sep 21 : 1:30-5:30pm

$55. per session or $250. for the series.