Experimental Wood Dyeing

August 22, 2026
The Cedars Union
Dallas, TX

This one-day workshop introduces aniline dyeing as an experimental approach to coloring wood beyond traditional stain or paint. Participants will explore how translucent dyes can transform wood surfaces into layered, textile-like skins through techniques such as washing, layering, bleeding, bleaching, and resist. The workshop is open to artists working across painting, craft, sculpture, and design who are interested in expanding their surface vocabulary. Students will leave with a set of test panels and a deeper understanding of how dyes can be used as structural and conceptual materials. This workshop is open to all levels.

Photography by Mario Zie.