Ask a Natural Dyer with Kristin Field

August 26, 2026 | 5:30-7pm

Book for August 26

The 2026 Artist’s Garden Show, Pigments! is here!

Join artist and arts educator Kristin Field in the garden to learn about growing and working with natural dyes! Come with your natural dyeing questions, look at naturally dyed fabric samples, and learn about growing colorfast dye plants in Chicago.

Kristin has been studying and working with natural dyes for 8 years and growing dye plants in Chicago for 7 years. To learn more about Kristin and her work visit here.

Date: Wednesday, August 26

Time: 5:30-7:00pm

Admission: Included with general admission

Ages: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Check out some examples of Kristin’s work:

A circular marble table with examples of naturally dyed fabrics and yarn organized neatly by shades from light pink to deep purple. a marble table with fresh indigo leaves, a watercolor dye journal and several swaths of blue dye fabrics.