Date & Time
4:15pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT
About This Event
Master Weaver Rita Padilla Haufmann
Historic Natural Dyes Used in Colonial New Mexico
As spring arrives in our beautiful region and yellow blooms return, we invite you to join Master Weaver Rita Padilla Haufmann to learn about natural dyes found in New Mexico and the history of foreign dye materials used in both historic and modern New Mexican weaving. Rita Padilla Haufmann is a respected leader in her field, a natural teacher, and a pleasure to talk with. She will share a historical overview of the materials and methods used in colonial times to make dyes for yarn. Imported dyes from that era include Añil, Cochinilla, Palo de Campeche, and Palo de Brazil (Indigo, Cochineal, Logwood, and Brazilwood). Local plants like Cota and Snakeweed were also used.
Textiles made with these traditional dyes are still created in much the same way today. At the event, you can see Rita’s personal collection of dye materials and a wide range of colorful dyed yarns. She will also display photos of her dyeing process to show each step involved. In addition, you’ll be able to view photos of finished textiles Rita has woven over the years, highlighting how she uses these yarns in her modern work
Thursday, April 16th 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
About This Event
Master Weaver Rita Padilla Haufmann
Historic Natural Dyes Used in Colonial New Mexico
As spring arrives in our beautiful region and yellow blooms return, we invite you to join Master Weaver Rita Padilla Haufmann to learn about natural dyes found in New Mexico and the history of foreign dye materials used in both historic and modern New Mexican weaving. Rita Padilla Haufmann is a respected leader in her field, a natural teacher, and a pleasure to talk with. She will share a historical overview of the materials and methods used in colonial times to make dyes for yarn. Imported dyes from that era include Añil, Cochinilla, Palo de Campeche, and Palo de Brazil (Indigo, Cochineal, Logwood, and Brazilwood). Local plants like Cota and Snakeweed were also used.
Textiles made with these traditional dyes are still created in much the same way today. At the event, you can see Rita’s personal collection of dye materials and a wide range of colorful dyed yarns. She will also display photos of her dyeing process to show each step involved. In addition, you’ll be able to view photos of finished textiles Rita has woven over the years, highlighting how she uses these yarns in her modern work
Thursday, April 16th 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM.
Date & Time
4:15pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT