Upcoming: MASTERCLASS—NATURAL DYING WITH LUCILA KENNY

PROGRAM ZEELAND
Day 1: collecting plants and materials on the farm; these are then prepared and left to soak overnight.

Day 2: extracting the dyes from the plants and materials through heating and processing.

Basic knowledge of natural dyeing is helpful for this masterclass.
This workshop lasts 2 days and will be in English.

It is possible to stay overnight at the campsite of Catharina Maria Hof.

DATES
12 and 13 June

TIME
10:00—16:00 h (including lunch)

COSTS
Pay what you can — You can make a donation of your choice when subscribing.

LOCATION
Catharina Maria Hof
Jacobadijk 10, Kamperland (NL)
wheelchair accessible, free parking

TARGET GROUP
advanced natural dyers

ENROLL
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PROGRAM THE HAGUE
Day 1: collecting organic waste from the city; this is then prepared and left to soak overnight.

Day 2: extracting dyes from the organic waste and materials through heating and processing.

Basic knowledge of natural dyeing is helpful for this masterclass.
This workshop lasts 2 days and will be in English.

DATES
16 and 27 June

TIME
10:00 – 16:00 h (including lunch)

COSTS
Pay what you can — You can make a donation of your choice when subscribing.

LOCATION
Das Leben am Haverkamp
Stille Veerkade 19, The Hague (NL)
wheelchair accessible, walking distance from train stations and tram stop Grote Markt.

TARGET GROUP
advanced natural dyers

ENROLL
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LUCILA KENNY
Lucila Kenny is an Argentinian textile designer based in Amsterdam, where she runs a research-driven studio for natural dyeing. Her work focuses on exploring, learning, and sharing knowledge about the rich diversity of local plant species and their dye properties. Sustainability, botanical color, and the cross-pollination between art, science, and craft are central to her practice.

Since 2016, she has worked closely with artist and biologist Naan Rijks on the joint project Painting Plants. Together, they maintained a dye garden in which they cultivated and studied specific plant species. They experimented with different methods of dye extraction and shared their findings through seminars, workshops, and their websites, aiming to create an open learning environment.

As a natural dyer and educator, Lucila has collaborated with universities, art academies, fashion designers, biologists, and artists. Her practice focuses on researching, preparing, and producing plant-based dyes for applications in textiles, inks, and paints - connecting traditional knowledge with contemporary practices. More info


CATHARINA MARIA HOF
Between vast fields, the Veerse Meer and the North Sea lies the Onrustpolder - an area that owes its name to the sandbank 'Onrust,' which once constantly shifted in shape and location. Onrust meaning restlessness in Dutch. Where the sea once had free rein, land reclamation and the construction of the Veerse Dam created a new landscape rich in nature, agriculture, and recreation. At the heart of this setting stands the farm: Catharina Maria Hof.

In the summer of 2022, makers Janne van Gilst and Gino Anthonisse returned from The Hague to our roots in Zeeland. They took over Janne’s family business and gave it a new direction. What once began as a traditional crop farm has, over the years, grown into a multifaceted place that includes care services, a small campsite, and -more recently- space for art and creativity.

At the core is working with materials and resources found directly in their surroundings. Their farm is the perfect place for this. It’s full of creative energy-building, making, and experimenting. In the past, the farm was a natural part of the community; through mechanization, that role has faded into the background. Janne and Gino want to bring that sense of community back, but in a new way: with art and design as a connecting force. More info