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Forgotten Fabrics and Ancient Dyes
with Justin Fornal

International explorer Justin Fornal has led several expeditions to document vanishing textiles and dying techniques around the world. In this webinar, he shares treasured fabric samples from his personal collection. He also discusses in detail the history and techniques of Mixtec snail dying, Ugandan bark cloth production, Zapotec cochineal harvesting, Malian mud cloth painting, Romanian mushroom leather stretching, and many more.

Online webinar conducted via Zoom.  

Register Member $10

Register Non-Member $12

Date:
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Details

Justin Fornal Forgotten Uses of American FloraJustin Fornal

 

Justin Fornal is an international explorer and award winning writer.  He has led expeditions around the globe and contributed his findings to publications such as National Geographic, the Explorers Journal, and Parts Unknown.  Justin currently hosts UNEXPLAINED & UNEXPLORED, a television series about ancient maps that airs on the Discovery and Science Channels. Justin is the Co-Founder of HASAN (History, Arts, and Science Action Network) an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to restorative justice and the preservation of cultural heritage.

This in a live online class via Zoom. 

The online program will be recorded and the recording link will be emailed to registered participants 24-48 hours after the live event.