Discover the art of natural dyeing at Raven Rock Farm’s Botanical Printing Workshop. Learn how to create vibrant prints on silk with fresh flowers — a craft rooted in sustainability and tradition. Perfect for nature lovers and creative spirits alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required, but comfortable clothing is recommended.
Wildlife
History
Raven Rock Farm has been practicing sustainable horticulture and artisanal crafts for over a decade, blending traditional land stewardship with creative expression.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes eco-friendly farming practices, composting, and organic cultivation to minimize environmental impact.
Raven Rock Farm
Discover the art of natural dyeing at Raven Rock Farm’s Botanical Printing Workshop. Learn how to create vibrant prints on silk with fresh flowers — a craft rooted in sustainability and tradition. Perfect for nature lovers and creative spirits alike.
Raven Rock Farm is a small working farm on Pender Island, British Columbia, offering hands-on botanical and floral workshops. The farm hosts instructor-led experiences that focus on practical skills and creative crafts using plants grown on the property and locally sourced materials.
Programs include an herb-focused workshop led by herbalist Geneva Jacobs and farmer Matilda te Hennepe, a botanical printing workshop taught by Darcy Smith using fresh flowers and organic silk scarves, and a dried-flowers workshop guided by farmers Nadia Engelstoft and Matilda te Hennepe.
Each workshop emphasizes outdoor, experiential learning on the farm, combining demonstrations with participant harvesting, processing, and hands-on creation. Group sizes vary by session and certain workshops note limited space, so participants are encouraged to check availability and book in advance. Sessions are conducted on site at Raven Rock Farm on Pender Island, providing a rural, salt‑air setting for learning flower crafts, natural dyeing, and herbal preparation.
Raven Rock Farm is featured on The Adventure Collective and presents clear course descriptions and named instructors for each offering. The business provides tangible takeaways: a wearable botanical print, a dried floral arrangement, or newly acquired skills in herb harvesting and root-based herbal practices. Visitors can expect a practical, farm-based workshop experience led by the instructors named in the event descriptions. Takeaways include skills in harvesting and processing herbal roots, a finished organic silk scarf printed with fresh blooms, and a handcrafted dried bouquet or wreath made during the session. Each class combines demonstration with participant-led creation outdoors. Participants.
Location
Pender Island, BC
Salt‑air farm setting
Workshops Offered
3 experiences
Herbs, printing, dried flowers
Named Instructors
Geneva, Matilda, Darcy, Nadia
Herbalist and farmers on site
Booking
Space limited
Limited spots in some workshops
Secure a spot for herb harvesting, botanical printing, or dried‑flower classes on Pender Island — spaces are limited for select sessions.
Protective clothing recommended
Wear old clothes or an apron as natural dyeing can stain fabrics.
Book in advance
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early to ensure participation.
Bring your own fabric (optional)
Feel free to bring additional silk scarves or fabrics to dye if you want more personalized creations.
Best during spring and summer
Flowers are at their most vibrant, bringing the best colors for dyeing.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained, as natural dyes can be unpredictable.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Apron or old shirt
Protect your clothes from potential dye stains during the process.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques to replicate your prints at home.
Small scissors or tweezers
Helpful for arranging flowers or removing excess foliage.