(20% off Sliding Scale) Teacher Immersion Weekend: Eco-Pedagogy through Natural Dyes
This workshop is being rescheduled for Summer 2025! To be sure you get information, email hi@driftlab.earth
This 20% Reduced Rate registration option is for folks who would like a little assistance.
True cost of the workshop is $325. This reduced rate registration / silding scale option gives you the exact same registration, just at a lower rate for those who need it.
Reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your spirit, and revolutionize your teaching practice at our transformative weekend workshop. This immersive experience, hosted at the state-of-the-art University of Chicago Field Station in Three Oaks, Michigan, is designed not just to educate, but to inspire and energize you as you begin a new school year.
Over two days and one night, you'll dive into the vibrant world of natural dyeing, discovering its potential to transform your classroom into a hub of ecological awareness and interdisciplinary learning. But this is more than just a workshop—we like to think of it more as a nourishing retreat.
Stay overnight in the new field station cabins or bring your own tent to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings of the beautiful University of Chicago Field Station. Friday evening will be filled with connection and relaxation: join us for yoga, enjoy healthy, locally-sourced meals and refreshing drinks, and gather around a bonfire if you’d like for some community building.
On Friday and Saturday you'll explore the art and science of natural dyeing, learning practical techniques easily adapted for various grade levels. From foraging and plant identification to bundle-dyeing and immersion processes, you'll gain hands-on experience creating samples and even a naturally dyed scarf or bandana using locally foraged or cultivated plant dyes.
This workshop offers more than just building your natural dye skills. Through engaging discussions and collaborative activities, you'll discover how natural dyeing can teach broader concepts of pedagogy, sustainability, art, and culture. You'll develop strategies for integrating these practices into your curriculum, fostering a holistic, ecological approach to education.
By the weekend's end, you'll leave with:
- Practical knowledge of natural dyeing processes
- Cross-disciplinary lesson plan ideas
- Techniques for fostering ecological awareness in students
- Strategies for implementing place-based, experiential learning
- Resources for continuing your natural dye education
- A network of like-minded educators to support and inspire you
Most importantly, you'll depart feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected—to nature, to your fellow educators, and to your passion for teaching. This weekend is the perfect way to build momentum and set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Join us! Embrace the power of eco-pedagogy, forge lasting connections, and return to your classroom renewed and ready to cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards. Let this be the start of your most inspiring and impactful teaching year yet!
This workshop is being rescheduled for Summer 2025! To be sure you get information, email hi@driftlab.earth
This 20% Reduced Rate registration option is for folks who would like a little assistance.
True cost of the workshop is $325. This reduced rate registration / silding scale option gives you the exact same registration, just at a lower rate for those who need it.
Reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your spirit, and revolutionize your teaching practice at our transformative weekend workshop. This immersive experience, hosted at the state-of-the-art University of Chicago Field Station in Three Oaks, Michigan, is designed not just to educate, but to inspire and energize you as you begin a new school year.
Over two days and one night, you'll dive into the vibrant world of natural dyeing, discovering its potential to transform your classroom into a hub of ecological awareness and interdisciplinary learning. But this is more than just a workshop—we like to think of it more as a nourishing retreat.
Stay overnight in the new field station cabins or bring your own tent to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings of the beautiful University of Chicago Field Station. Friday evening will be filled with connection and relaxation: join us for yoga, enjoy healthy, locally-sourced meals and refreshing drinks, and gather around a bonfire if you’d like for some community building.
On Friday and Saturday you'll explore the art and science of natural dyeing, learning practical techniques easily adapted for various grade levels. From foraging and plant identification to bundle-dyeing and immersion processes, you'll gain hands-on experience creating samples and even a naturally dyed scarf or bandana using locally foraged or cultivated plant dyes.
This workshop offers more than just building your natural dye skills. Through engaging discussions and collaborative activities, you'll discover how natural dyeing can teach broader concepts of pedagogy, sustainability, art, and culture. You'll develop strategies for integrating these practices into your curriculum, fostering a holistic, ecological approach to education.
By the weekend's end, you'll leave with:
- Practical knowledge of natural dyeing processes
- Cross-disciplinary lesson plan ideas
- Techniques for fostering ecological awareness in students
- Strategies for implementing place-based, experiential learning
- Resources for continuing your natural dye education
- A network of like-minded educators to support and inspire you
Most importantly, you'll depart feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected—to nature, to your fellow educators, and to your passion for teaching. This weekend is the perfect way to build momentum and set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Join us! Embrace the power of eco-pedagogy, forge lasting connections, and return to your classroom renewed and ready to cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards. Let this be the start of your most inspiring and impactful teaching year yet!
This workshop is being rescheduled for Summer 2025! To be sure you get information, email hi@driftlab.earth
This 20% Reduced Rate registration option is for folks who would like a little assistance.
True cost of the workshop is $325. This reduced rate registration / silding scale option gives you the exact same registration, just at a lower rate for those who need it.
Reconnect with nature, rejuvenate your spirit, and revolutionize your teaching practice at our transformative weekend workshop. This immersive experience, hosted at the state-of-the-art University of Chicago Field Station in Three Oaks, Michigan, is designed not just to educate, but to inspire and energize you as you begin a new school year.
Over two days and one night, you'll dive into the vibrant world of natural dyeing, discovering its potential to transform your classroom into a hub of ecological awareness and interdisciplinary learning. But this is more than just a workshop—we like to think of it more as a nourishing retreat.
Stay overnight in the new field station cabins or bring your own tent to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings of the beautiful University of Chicago Field Station. Friday evening will be filled with connection and relaxation: join us for yoga, enjoy healthy, locally-sourced meals and refreshing drinks, and gather around a bonfire if you’d like for some community building.
On Friday and Saturday you'll explore the art and science of natural dyeing, learning practical techniques easily adapted for various grade levels. From foraging and plant identification to bundle-dyeing and immersion processes, you'll gain hands-on experience creating samples and even a naturally dyed scarf or bandana using locally foraged or cultivated plant dyes.
This workshop offers more than just building your natural dye skills. Through engaging discussions and collaborative activities, you'll discover how natural dyeing can teach broader concepts of pedagogy, sustainability, art, and culture. You'll develop strategies for integrating these practices into your curriculum, fostering a holistic, ecological approach to education.
By the weekend's end, you'll leave with:
- Practical knowledge of natural dyeing processes
- Cross-disciplinary lesson plan ideas
- Techniques for fostering ecological awareness in students
- Strategies for implementing place-based, experiential learning
- Resources for continuing your natural dye education
- A network of like-minded educators to support and inspire you
Most importantly, you'll depart feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected—to nature, to your fellow educators, and to your passion for teaching. This weekend is the perfect way to build momentum and set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Join us! Embrace the power of eco-pedagogy, forge lasting connections, and return to your classroom renewed and ready to cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards. Let this be the start of your most inspiring and impactful teaching year yet!