Natural Dyeing Fiber Art Class

Learn to dye a scarf with California plants and traditional natural dyes in Mill Valley.



2.5 hours Location Mill Valley Class size 4 to 12 guests   $95 - $105 ($95 for Child (12-16); $105 for Adult)

If you love nature, head to this Bay Area workshop to experience a special way of connecting with all things green and explore other natural colors too!
During this fun hands-on textile art class in Mill Valley, you will learn the ancient method of extracting dyes from locally foraged plants and how to use them to dye a beautiful scarf.
This workshop is a creative way to discover where colors came from before the use of chemical dyes and a unique way to connect to nature. You will get a high-quality wool or silk scarf and up to 20 traditional plant and insect dyes to work with to make your project.
Don't worry if you don't have any experience working with textiles or dyes, as your friendly and highly experienced teacher will be on-hand to help you every step of the way. The activities take place outdoors in a peaceful garden area, where you can enjoy a feeling of tranquility as you connect with nature. There are canopy tents to protect you in rainy weather.
If you are looking for fun things to do in San Francisco, this fiber art class is a creative way to spend time outside. When your class is done you will have a personalized natural dye scarf to cherish or give as a unique gift to someone special.
What you'll get
A high quality wool or silk scarf and a selection of over 20 natural dyes to choose from.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Wear layer and care free clothing suitable for working outdoor in changing weather conditions. Bring sun protection.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or Xmas gift.

Location

Mill Valley, CA

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  • 5/5 from Isabela Perez, attended Apr 2026: Excellent teacher, extremely knowledgeable and kind. 10/10 would recommend
  • 5/5 from Linda Rudolph, attended Oct 2025: Auli was a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. She was very patient with my questions and paced the class perfectly. And I took home a beautiful dyed woolen scarf that I will wear with good memories of the class.
  • 5/5 from Marcia George-Owens, attended Sep 2025: This class exceeded my expectations! The setting was beautiful and tranquil, Auli was very warm, welcoming and generous with her immense wealth of knowledge about natural dyes. She took the time to showcase the wide range of colors that are attainable with natural pigments and the various techniques used to create different designs. I learned alot and I am eager to expand my knowledge and experience with natural dyes.
  • 5/5 from Rain Mya, attended Sep 2025: beautiful way to learn a new skill. Auli is an engaging and knowledgeable teacher. her studio is beautiful, the process is inspiring, even offering flowers from her own garden to dye with. would recommend to anyone
  • 5/5 from Dana Towsey, attended Feb 2025: So much fun and informative. Beautiful setting, lovely teacher.
  • 5/5 from Karen Decker, attended May 2023: My 17-year-old daughter and I took this class together and we both loved it. Auli was so friendly and knowledgeable and patient. Her studio is in a beautiful garden in the hills. The dyeing process takes some time and she was great at pacing it so that we would started the boiling process then do something else while waiting. She taught us about colors and the natural items that create them and how they can be changed. It was fascinating and made me want to take a chemistry class. The scarves we made were beautiful and I'm so excited to wear it and know that I did it myself. She also gave us information so we can try some of our own dyeing projects at home. I would highly recommend this class and I will likely go back again for some of her other classes.
  • 5/5 from Jen Pi, attended May 2023: Great class and cozy location. Would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about natural dying. Auli was patient, thorough and lovely to learn from. She was also flexible in rescheduling when I had a family health issue so I appreciate your compassion in my situation.
  • 5/5 from Wendy Zastawney, attended Feb 2023: Thoroughly enjoyed my class with Auli - such a thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable teacher. Class was in a beautiful setting and Auli was welcoming and I learned so much! Treat yourself to this inspiring workshop and consider bringing a friend with you. I’ll definitely be back with one of mine. Thank you Auli!
  • 5/5 from Mary Marrero, attended Oct 2022: This class was definitely worth it. My sister and I went on a Wednesday and Auli welcomed us with the utmost sweetness. We learned a lot about natural dyes and found the process of dyeing textiles so fun I don’t mind taking it in as a personal hobby. I ended up with a beautiful scarf dyed out of red onion skins. It makes you appreciate nature & art even more. Thank you Auli!
  • 5/5 from Ellen Marrero, attended Oct 2022: Auli was such a joy to work with. She is knowledgeable about natural dyes, its history, and processes – there is surely a lot to learn from her! After the class, we walked away with a unique scarf we can call our own and a how-to packet in case we’d like to try again. Highly recommend taking this class!
Your teacher

Auli’s Studio
Auli’s Studio

5.0 (10)

I taught both children and adults in textile crafts and art for almost thirty years in Finland and trained teachers in that field at the University of Helsinki. Since moving to California four years ago I've opened my own fiber art studio where I teach workshops on natural dyeing, weaving and kids' after school fiber arts. I also weave rugs from recycled materials. I embrace traditions and meld those ideas and methods with modern materials and skills. I'm committed to environmentally sustainable crafts and would like to share the joy of creating and making with you. I'm following all the cleaning and safety guidelines provided by the local authorities including face covers, cleanness and social distancing.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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