Natural Designing With Native Plants
Since 1997 we have advanced the use of native plants in modern landscapes.
Today GroWild is recognized as one of the leading native plant nurseries in the eastern U.S.
We open and sell to the public by appointment year round.
Please call 615-799-1910 or email growild@gmail.com to set up a time to visit.
AN INDIGO MAGIC EXPERIENCE with JAN QUARELS
June 14 and 15, 2019
Friday – Saturday
9am – 2pm
Discover the amazing transformations of indigo with two exciting days of exploration!
Friday June 14 – Jan Quarels will teach an introductory class in indigo and basic shibori techniques. You will learn about indogo and some of its history and use, explore several ways to make indigo vats and learn folding and clamping (itajime), wrapping (arashi) and other basic techniques $95
Saturday June 15, Jan will teach us more advanced folding and wrapping techniques as well as supplemental natural dyes for overdyeing. This class is open to those who have attended ‘indigo 101’ class. $95
Take both days for a fee of $170 for an immersive experience and save $20!
The kit provided for each class includes tow scarves, a yard of cotton fabric as well as gloves, notes,
and a list of resources along with extensive use of shibori tools.
Wear cloths you don’t mind getting dye on as indigo can be messy. Bring a sack lunch.
AUGUST 24, 2019
Celebrate Hummingbirds at Warner Park Nature Center
9am-2:30pm
Mike will be speaking – details TBA
SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2019
Huntsville Native Plant Symposium
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
Mike will be speaking – details TBA
hsvbg.org/our-garden
BOTANICAL PRINTING with
JAN QUARLES
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 9am-3:30pm
You’ll learn how some plants, both native and non-native, share their colors and create beautiful prints on fabric or paper. You’ll learn how to choose and place plants, roll, dye and steam fabric for beautiful prints. In the morning, we will work with the plants, fabric and paper. In the afternoon, we’ll explore avenues for adding color.
Your class fee of $120 includes three premordanted scarves, gloves along with supplies, sampling fabric and paper. Wear old cloths and bring lunch
Please contact Jan Quarles with questions or to request a PayPal invoice to register for the class. You must register and pay by September 30. Her email address is jan37129@yahoo.com. Enrollment is 12 students maximum.
Indigo Magic
October 5, 2019 9am-2pm
We had so much fun in June we’re doing it again! In this class you will learn about indigo, techniques such as itajime (folding and clamping) and arashi (wrapping). Thinking of holiday gifts created by your own hand? This is the class for you. You will make two scarves and yardage for a bag or pillow.
Your class fee of $95 includes two scarves, a yard of cotton fabric and sampling fabrics as well as gloves, notes, a list of resources and extensive use of shibori tools. Wear cloths you don’t mind getting dye on (indigo can be a messy process) and bring your lunch.
Please contact Jan Quarles with questions or to request a PayPal invoice to register for the class. You must register and pay by September 30. Her email address is jan37219@yahoo.com. Enrollment is 12 students maximum.
FALL SALE OCTOBER 19, 2019 8am-5pm
ALL PLANTS 10% OFF
Cash or Check Credit Card 3%
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