About this event:

Combining textiles waste with one of the most common kitchen wastes: onion skins. ONIONS AND… leans on the ancient techniques of natural dyes to demonstrate how waste can and must be turn into something else; whether this is of utilitarian purpose, or a textile piece that offers us space for contemplation, both are valid. We collect and select onions skins and other kitchen waste during the process, where foraging is encouraged as part of the same process. Then we set the dye bath, initially with onion skins alone, then we will be adding different plants materials according to what we find.

While the dye bath is in progress, attendees will use that time to create a bundle-dye. This technique is also known as eco-print, which is a beautiful alchemical process, that uses the natural dyes from flowers, leaves, and other plant material to create herbal-infused prints.

One of the workshop’s aims is encouraging people to rethink their consumption habits, in order to minimise waste.

ONIONS AND… will provide opportunities for attendees to learn the basics of natural dyes process, accompany by an easy to follow steps by steps guide for them to take home. We will explore existing initiatives and organisations focused on natural dyes, literature, and resources.

About the facilitator:

Elizabeth Salazar, a creative practicioner from Venezuela, intricately weaves her art with textiles, plants, and natural dyes, offering a poignant reconnection to nature and her South American heritage. Through her work, Elizabeth sheds light on the ecological imbalances inflicted upon Earth by our excessive consumption of its resources. Her art becomes a tapestry, beautifully illustrating the delicate relationship between humanity and the environment.