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Natural Dyeing through Flower Waste | 2-Hour Workshop
Saturday, February 15, 2025
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Eucalyptus
Explore the therapeutic and artistic potential of eucalyptus in this hands-on workshop! Rethink the possibilities of plant materials, from eucalyptus leaves to tea waste, as natural coloring agents.
Natural Dyeing through Flower Waste | 2-Hour Workshop
What to expect:
This holistic session blends creativity, sustainability, and wellness, inviting you to discover the many facets of eucalyptus in a mindful, welcoming environment.
All materials are provided. No prior experience needed, just bring your curiosity and love for creativity.
*Includes complimentary tea breaks and snacks.
Two session options: 1-3pm & 4-6pm
What You'll Learn:
Through the eco-printing technique of bundle dyeing, you’ll create stunning, nature-inspired patterns on fabric while enjoying the soothing experience of eucalyptus tea.
Leave with your unique dyed creation and a deeper connection to the transformative beauty of nature.
Meet Your Instructor, Caroline:
Caroline Guilbert is an eco-conscious artist, educator, and wellness practitioner dedicated to blending sustainability, art, and healing. Specializing in creating vibrant colors from food and flower waste, Caroline transforms everyday materials into works of art while fostering deeper connections to creativity and well-being. With nearly 15 years of yoga practice and certifications in sound healing, reiki, yoga nidra, and kundalini yoga, she combines her expertise in natural dyeing, chroma, and energy work to inspire and guide others on their soul journeys. Caroline’s mission is to use the transformative power of color to enrich lives, nurture sustainability, and create spaces for holistic healing and artistry.
Limited spots are available, so grab yours now.
OPEN STUDIO December 2024
🎨✨ Join Us for an Evening of Art, Connection, and Discovery! ✨🎨
We’re thrilled to invite you to Crown Studios Open Studios on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn!
Step inside one of the last remaining artist communities in Brooklyn and experience an intimate look into the spaces where creativity comes to life. Each studio will be open, showcasing a dynamic range of practices, including:
• Writing and illustration
• Boudoir photography
• Charcoal drawing
• Naturally-made colors and sustainable art
• Energy healing
• Painting and printmaking
• Video art, and more
✨ What to Expect:
• Art Everywhere: Explore our studios, chat with artists, and immerse yourself in their unique worlds.
• Live Performances: Enjoy surprise moments of artistic expression happening throughout the evening.
• Goodies to Take Home: Find one-of-a-kind pieces and perfect gifts for the holidays, whether it’s art to adorn your walls or handmade treasures for your loved ones.
• Beverages & Snacks: Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with our community and fellow art lovers.
This event is all about gathering around art, celebrating creativity, and supporting a thriving artist community.
🗓️ When: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Crown Studios, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Don’t miss this chance to see, shop, and celebrate art in one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant creative spaces.
✨ RSVP here on this page (https://partiful.com/e/GM9K4UvCDhcnUjFAlxZr)
✨ Support the artists: https://gofund.me/382daeb6
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Bring your friends, your family, and your love for art. Let’s make this an evening to remember.
Solo Exhibit At The Rep
Solo Exhibit At The Rep
A 2-week art display throughout the coffee shop interior and outside patio spaces kicked off by a night of light show and live performance coloring art pieces with the hibiscus waste generated by the coffee shop.
The Colorful Blacks Blissful Voids artwork pieces showcased inside the coffee shop.
Spectrum Of Dreams pieces displayed and lit on the back patio.
Before the first drop of ink fell, the energy in the air was electric. Artworks on one side, glowing in soft blue light, whispered the promise of what was to come.
Each piece displayed held its own story, offering a preview of the journey from sustainable materials to breathtaking visuals.
But let me go back to how the journey begun…
Before the magic of the live performance, there was the mindful preparation: Each step, honoring the sustainability and vibrancy of what nature offers.
The hibiscus waste wasn’t just waste: it was potential. Carefully processed, its vibrant essence was coaxed out to create this stunning natural ink, a true celebration of organic beauty, from which I was able to create a 4 colors palette.
The hibiscus inks put aside, it was time to prepare the fibers. The fabric, properly scoared was then shaped up with intentional hand sewing stitching points: The patterns would be created by the negative spaces unexposed to the ink. Each step of this process was a meditative reconnection to the matter and materials, transforming what could have been discarded into a palette of exciting potential.
Live performance coloring fabric with ink made from the Rep Hibiscus waste.
That night, as live music filled the air, hibiscus ink became my voice. With every beat and melody, the ink cascaded onto the textured fabrics I’d prepared, responding to the rhythms, the harmonies, and the voices of the performers. My movements were guided by the music, a channel between sound and color, a dance that turned soundwaves into visuals.
The joy I felt was pure and transformative, a divine connection between nature, art, and the shared energy of everyone present.
This wasn’t just a performance; it was an unfolding, a dialogue between color, sound, and the moment itself.
And here it is: the result of movement meeting material.
The hibiscus ink has seeped into some of the folds, enhancing the textures and sculptural forms. What was once fabric prepared with care is now art transformed by the energy of the night.
These fabrics are now in the making to be shaped up into final, ready-to-hang sculptural pieces. Stay tuned to learn how they turn out.
Bushwick Open Studios -Seeking Spaces
This exhibition aims to kick off the biggest art festival in Bushwick and provide creatives
from various mediums the opportunity to display their art, especially those without a space of their own.
ARTS N BEATS Vol. 1
Celebrate the talents in our communities at ARTS N BEATS, a showcase of emerging and established visual artists and producers from NYC 🎨 🎶
Bringing you unprecedent tracks you don't want to miss, NYC's disruptive talents... Eddie Deuce, Knice On The Sonics, Bizkel, Shzzy 8ando, Yandhi, Melody Arkitect, GLE FLEX, JP The Producer, Clear Blue Skies, and VIVID 🔊
Our artists are here to keep up the energy too... bringing you the bold and imaginative Aaron Chaz, Andrea Chen, Big Comic Art, Caroline Guilbert, Cedeara Zabala, Deriiv Collective, Elliot Sirchio, Esther Raymond, Gabriel Bebe Bambu, Jack Desa, James Hovet, Jazmine Nieves, Joshua Grififn, Keyahna Marks, Kiarra Elliott, Natalie Garcia, Raakin Mahbub, Seymour Schachter, Sheanni Sims, Sonny Jones, Vitaly Lopez, and Zana Naveed 🖼️
Hosted in partnership with Vouch's finest, dedicated to bringing up the art and music scenes for independent talents citywide and beyond: The Focus Group MGMT, Stellar Connect, Jomani Danielle, AD Exhibitions & Set Shop NYC 👏
Free RSVP for entry; $5 suggested donation for our art space host for the day, a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on upholding social, environmental, and independent talent causes worldwide.
Natural Dyeing with Organic Waste Workshop
A creative afternoon at Crown Studios for a vibrant and eco-conscious journey into the world of natural dyeing from food and flower waste!
Waste is a pressing environmental issue globally. Food waste and flower waste are significant contributors to this problem, filling up landfills as they decompose. By repurposing these waste materials for natural dyeing and continue extracting what they are capable of offering, we not only reduce waste but also promote sustainability and creativity.
In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the ancient art and science of natural dyeing, extracting pigments from nature's bounty, transforming food and flower scraps into vibrant hues for fabric, and turning what might have been discarded into stunning works of art.
About this event
Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Organic Waste
What to expect:
You will be welcomed into the vibrant world of natural dyeing in the heart of our cozy NYC artist's studio surrounded by plants.
Come for a truly unique experience celebrating sustainability, creativity, and the beauty of nature. Our workshop offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the art of natural dyeing while immersing yourself in an environment that embraces mindful consumption and eco-conscious living.
All materials are thoughtfully provided. All you need is to bring is yourself and an open heart. Let's dye together and witness the mesmerizing wonders of nature unfold before our eyes.
What You'll Learn:
Discover how everyday ingredients become vibrant colors, reducing waste and environmental impact. Gather around simmering pots to learn the art and science of natural dyeing. From kitchen scraps to floral remnants, explore nature's rich palette. No experience needed – just curiosity and enthusiasm! Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you'll explore the dyeing process, gaining knowledge and appreciation for mindful living.
Leave with a tangible treasure you will have dyed yourself, starting your journey toward sustainability.
Meet Your Instructor, Caroline:
Caroline is a passionate advocate for sustainable living and colorful creative expression. As an eco-conscious artist and educator, she specializes in creating vibrant colors from food and flower waste, turning everyday ingredients into works of art. With years of experience in color development and natural dyeing techniques, Caroline is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with you during the workshop.
Limited spots are available, so grab yours now.
Ring Unit 207 when you arrive to be buzzed in ;)
Bundle Dyeing with Flower Waste Workshop
A creative afternoon at Crown Studios!
Learn how to turn flower waste into beautiful natural dyes through the art of bundle dyeing. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basics of eco-friendly dyeing techniques while creating stunning patterns on fabric. No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to experiment with colors!
About this event
Bundle Dyeing with Flower Waste
What to expect:
You will be welcomed into the vibrant world of natural dyeing in the heart of our cozy NYC artist's studio surrounded by plants.
Come for a truly unique experience celebrating sustainability, creativity, and the beauty of nature. Our workshop offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the art of bundle dyeing while immersing yourself in an environment that embraces mindful consumption and eco-conscious living.
All materials are thoughtfully provided. All you need to bring is yourself and an open heart. Let's dye together and witness the mesmerizing wonders of nature unfold before our eyes.
What You'll Learn:
During this hands-on experience, guided by your skilled instructor, you'll discover the secrets of botanical color and learn how to create patterns and hues using flower waste. Gain insights into sustainable living and the importance of mindful consumption as you delve into the art of natural dyeing. Your instructor will share all the tips and tricks she has developed in her art practice.
Experiment with bundle dyeing a piece of silk, ready to soak up the rich pigments of our floral dyes to create lovely patterns. You will leave with your own masterpiece, ready to bring home at the end of the session.
Meet Your Host, Caroline:
Caroline is a passionate advocate for sustainable living and colorful creative expression. As an eco-conscious artist and educator, she specializes in creating vibrant colors from food and flower waste, turning everyday ingredients into works of art. With years of experience in color development and natural dyeing techniques, Caroline is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with you during the workshop.
Limited spots are available, so grab yours now.
Ring Unit 207 when you arrive to be buzzed in ;)
While We Are Dreaming at The Yard’s
While We Are Dreaming at THE YARD - Flatiron, 246 5th Avenue
Opening Reception: June 16th at 6pm
Show extension at THE YARD - Gowanus, 157 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Opening Reception: August 3rd at 6 pm
Opening Reception: While We Are Dreaming at 246 5th Avenue: June 16th at 6pm
OPEN STUDIO December 2022
Jenya and Iren performing an extract of their performance “Skin, Muscles, Bones”, wearing robes custom dyed by Caroline.
ECLECTICA
“ECLECTICA” EXHIBIT @ My Gallery NYC, 587 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, (347)446-5837 ; www.mygallerynyc.com
Friday, December 2, 2022, 5:00 PM - Friday, December 30, 2022, 8:00 PM
Opening Reception: Friday, December 2, 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
