Maker Studio: Natural Dyes

Saturday, Aug 23 2025
Event has ended
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Grounds

  • Age Range: Adults
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Maker Studio: Natural Dyes

Maker Studio: Natural Dyes

Learn the basics of screen printing with artist Shayla Johnson in this fun workshop. Create your very own original artwork, screen print using resist paste, then dip your fabric into our prepared indigo vat to reveal their own unique design. Each student will go home with 3 cotton tea towels. No prior experience necessary. All materials are provided. 

Trained in product design at Georgia Tech and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Shayla Johnson specializes in minimalist line drawings and watercolor paintings to create contemporary patterns that bring everyday products to life. She has been serving as a maker and textile designer in Detroit for 6 years. Her passion is creating hand printed art and textiles that are used to make stylish and unique home decor and accessories.

Scarlet Crane is a dedicated micro-batch textile printing house that specializes in hand-printed fabrics used to create home decor products and lifestyle accessories. Unique surface patterns range from free-flowing florals to abstract textures to create stylish and sophisticated collections. Our goods serve the handcrafted giftware, home decor and fashion accessory markets. Scarlet Crane Creations operates in an entirely American supply chain with fabrics that are sourced in the US and production focused locally in Detroit, MI. All inks are also eco-friendly.

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Date
Saturday, Aug 23 2025
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Ford House and The Continental will remain closed on Friday, July 17

out of an abundance of caution due to air quality from Canadian wildfires currently affecting Southeast Michigan.

Guests with tickets or reservations will be contacted directly by our Visitor Experience team. Thank you for your understanding. The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers comes first.

We will resume normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, July 18.