Zoe McDonell
Zoe McDonell is a textile artist specializing in natural dyeing using plants, windfall lichens, and mushrooms from the forest. She has been teaching workshops and giving lectures and demonstrations on historical textile techniques for over 20 years. When not teaching, Zoe is an ecologist and studies how forest communities can be more effectively managed to conserve them. She lives with her husband and children on the west coast of Canada. Please visit Zoe’s website to learn more about natural dyeing: Wildcraft DyeingCategory: Indigenous Ways
Upcoming Programs by Zoe McDonell
2026 Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Dying with Indigo
Also With Nadine McSpadden
November 6 - 8, 2026
7 – 9 pm, Friday Evening: Meet and Greet: Get to know your two presenters and share your hopes for the weekend. We have a tentative plan for the weekend but this can change depending on the experience of those who attend. If time permits, we will start our yellow and red dye pots Saturday: This day is […]