10
January
2026
Second Saturday Workshop: Winter Plant Dyes with Museum Educators
Saturday, January 10th
Learn and make!
Join museum education staff to create natural dyes out of foraged winter plants inspired by natural dye methods of the 19th century. Each participant will receive fabric for dyeing and materials to make a hand-dyed ribbon for a decorative door swag to ring in the new year. While dyes are simmering, participants can enjoy a tour of the historic artist studio and Main House and a hot beverage.
This workshop will take place in the historic Storehouse adjoining Thomas Cole’s original painting studio. All ages welcome; some hot materials will be in use.
About Second Saturdays: The Second Saturdays series presents monthly making activities inspired by the themes of the Thomas Cole Site’s historic property and special exhibitions on view.
What's included
- All workshop materials are included; some hot materials will be in use
- Tour of the historic artist studio and Main House
- Complimentary hot beverage per person
- Self-guided Main House access after the workshop, through 4 pm
Venue(s)
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is the former home of Hudson River School of Art founder, Thomas Cole. Located in the village of Catskill, the house, called Cedar Grove, and Cole's studio are open for tours, events, and workshops throughout the year.
