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Liz O'Brien

Grand Marais, MN
North House Folk School photo of instructor, Liz O'Brien

Liz’s interest and enthusiasm for fiber arts runs the gamut. Primarily self-taught, she has over ten years’ combined experience in knitting, hand-stitching, decorative embroidery and natural dye work. She was first introduced to natural dyes while working as a naturalist and farm educator some years back. The magic of coaxing living color from plants was irresistible and natural dye work quickly became a cornerstone of her creativity. With an emphasis on using garden-grown or locally foraged dye materials, Liz’s work reflects an intentional practice in slowing down and cultivating an ever-growing connection between self and sense of place.

Instagram: @upnorthfiberco


Current Courses Offered by Liz O'Brien

Indigo 1,2,3

Connect with centuries of tradition through the art of dyeing with indigo in this hands-on workshop!…
Sat, Jun 5th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 6th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liz O'Brien

Winter Natural Dye Exploration

At first glance, winter might seem like an unlikely time to be seeking color from nature. Upon…
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liz O'Brien

Past Courses Offered by Liz O'Brien

Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo

Bundle Dyeing with Garden-Grown Pigments & More

Winter Natural Dye Exploration

Young Woodworkers Camp