Exploring the Natural Dyes from Plants and Insects
Course | Registration opens 2/1/2027 8:00 AM EDT
In this course we will learn about the history of dyes in the world. We will also talk about chemistry of common dyes. Finally, we will explore the different plants that have dye properties. An activity of dyeing cotton fibers will follow the class. This course will be held in the York College Horticultural Center.
AnaLu MacVean
AnaLu MacVean is an experienced professor with a demonstrated history of working in higher education both nationally and internationally. As a strong research professional, she is skilled in botany, tropical ethnobotany, biology and health sciences, nonprofit organizations, sustainable development, and sustainability. A Guatemala native, her research focus is on the biodiversity, conservation, and uses of plants of Central America. Recently, she has published a new species of Guatemalan passifloraceae, works on compiling non-native Guatemalan plants, and is part of the Global Tree Specialist Group of the Botanical Garden Conservation International. Additionally, she will be coauthoring a book on the useful plants of Central America through Comstock Publishing and Zona Tropical.