{"title":"Online Workshops","description":"Join us for our virtual classes from anywhere in the world.","products":[{"product_id":"private-online-class","title":"Natural Dye Consultation with Cara - Online","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNavigating the nuances of a creative practice and turning it into a business can feel both exciting and overwhelming. If you're looking to deepen your natural dye work, develop original recipes, or explore the foundations of building a natural dye-based business, Cara offers private one-on-one consultations via Zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThese personalized sessions are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're just beginning or refining an established practice, all questions and experience levels are welcome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNo dyeing experience necessary! Cara is also happy to work with individuals who feel stuck in their creative practice and want to turn it from a hobby into an abundant source of income. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEach session is one hour long and recorded, so you can revisit the conversation whenever you need. After booking, we’ll be in touch to schedule a time that works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHer container package offers a 90 minute introductory call to map out the scope and structure of your business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first session maps your creative landscape and finds the pain points that are keeping you stuck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second session addresses the specific pathway that works for you. Sourcing, pricing, process, marketing and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third session pressure tests the plan and sets your concrete next steps and provides you with a blueprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIf you have any questions, reach out to Cara directly - info@caramariepiazza.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cara Marie Piazza","offers":[{"title":"One on One","offer_id":45319311228951,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Container Package","offer_id":45319311261719,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/3543\/products\/Synesthetic_Color_Buffet_530x_2x_a3e85c7d-9a12-4113-908a-4a3f5c367cf2.jpg?v=1587409184"},{"product_id":"painting-on-paper-with-natural-dyes-ph-modifiers-mordants-november-17th-5pm-est","title":"Painting on Paper with Natural Dyes - pH Modifiers \u0026 mordants - RECORDING","description":"\u003cp\u003e ZOOM RECORDING \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class Cara covers creating paintings with left over dye baths, extracting color from petals and playing with pH modifiers to dye paper. Cara shows how to use art grade water color papers \u0026amp; khadi cotton recycled papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe leads a demonstration on melting petals and frozen flowers on paper as well and how to make marks with different hand made paintbrushes, a recipe for egg tempera \u0026amp; tea paint. She covers adding \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emordants to your paint along with metal salts to create sturdy and lasting creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suggested to watch the class, gather materials and participate at your own speed at a later date. This class is great for making stationary, holiday gifts and memorable wrapping paper along with giving you tools to enhance your own creative practices. You will also receive a pdf with written instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to send the class as a gift, please email info@caramariepiazza.com with the name \u0026amp; recipients email address, we will send them a separate gift email after purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cara Marie Piazza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345834618903,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1692\/3543\/products\/ScreenShot2022-10-11at11.16.30AM.png?v=1665447703"},{"product_id":"ice-dyeing-frozen-flowers-snow-bodega-ice","title":"ICE DYEING with Natural Dyes - Vimeo Link","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis video is a pre-recorded class and not a live class. Once purchased you will receive a private vimeo link. Cara has paused the mentioned bi weekly sessions, but please reach out to info@caramariepiazza.com with any questions you might have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to use ice ( how to make your own dye ice cubes as well ), snow, frozen flowers and natural pigments to make swirling beautiful ice patterns on natural fibers. Cara will cover ways to make larger pieces, the different types of marks that are possible and demonstrate how to dye a Henley. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe will also cover how to use pH modifiers to shift the colors of your natural dyes. You will also receive a resource packet and written instructions with your class that have links to tools and different materials needed across the globe for your projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Video is 42 Minutes long. 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You'll leave with a working understanding of how to build nuanced, layered color from two plants most of us already have on our windowsill, garden and grocery store. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we'll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rosemary as a dye plant — its history as a plant for memory and the soft sage greens and warm khakis it offers, and how it behaves on different fibers\u003cbr\u003e• Bay laurel — sacred to Apollo, woven into crowns for poets and emperors — and the quiet, complex tones it yields in the bath\u003cbr\u003e• Two tannin bases (oak gall and sumac) and how each one changes the foundation your color builds on\u003cbr\u003e• Modifiers — iron, acid, alkali — and how small shifts in pH or mordant can transform the same plant into an entirely different palette\u003cbr\u003e• How to take dye notes so your results are repeatable and your palette grows intentionally over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is for you if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• You're drawn to the history and meaning behind natural color, not just the technique\u003cbr\u003e• You want to work with plants that are accessible, affordable, and deeply storied\u003cbr\u003e• You're already interested in dyeing and want to understand modifier and tannin work more fluently\u003cbr\u003e• You're new to natural dye and want a class that treats you as an intelligent beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• August 8th, 2026 - 3pm EST\u003cbr\u003e• 2.5 - 3 hours live on Zoom\u003cbr\u003e• $115 per person\u003cbr\u003e• Full recording included — yours to keep and rewatch\u003cbr\u003e• Materials list sent in advance — most items are available at a grocery store, garden center, or natural dye supplier\u003cbr\u003e• Zoom link sent to your email immediately upon purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary and bay are among the herbs we'll be working with at the Calyx Studios Puglia Retreat this summer in southern Italy. 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