Explore traditional dyeing techniques while gaining a deeper understanding of sustainability and Indigenous practices through this hands-on workshop with Rita and Zoe Kompst!
This workshop is centered on Indigenous knowledge of natural dyeing with mushrooms and plants. The materials used are sustainably foraged and ethically sourced, adhering to cultural protocols. The workshop will be highly interactive, with participants engaging in group tasks and learning as a community.
Each participant will take home a sample dye card and a skein of wool in their chosen colour dyed during the session.
Date: November 9 or 10, 2024
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm each day
Tickets:
$235 General Admission
$220 MOV Members, Students, Seniors and/or Teachers
$215 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
saturday, november 9, 2024, 10:30pm - 3:30pm
sunday, november 10, 2024, 10:30pm - 3:30pm
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About the Artists:
Rita was born and raised in Musqueam. Her late father, Joe Becker, a former Musqueam Chief, was mainly a carver and a fisherman. Rita started cedar weaving once her father passed as per her cultural teachings. She experienced several personal losses over the next seven years and continued weaving on her healing journey. Her mentor, Todd Devries encouraged her to begin teaching cedar weaving several years ago and now she teaches full-time.
Rita is pictured here with her daughter Zoe.