Workshops

Welcome to the workshop offerings for 2026 
If you can't join us in space and time then you can visit my YouTube page for some free tutorials at Rio Wrenn.
*I am aware that not everyone can afford to take a workshop so in an effort to be more inclusive I am offering scholarship discounts and wavers for those who are in need. If you have a need for this please contact me and let me know why it is important for you and how it could impact your practice in a positive manner.



  I am now offering raw dye materials, dye kits and a variety of natural dyed fabric bundles to create your own beautiful work. 
Below are images of previous workshop magic.
Many Blessings! Rio

 

One Day

 

 

Breath of Fire Horse- Community Cordage and Sound Healing

Join me (Rio) and Katrina Cantu for this three hour ritual immersion of self healing, intention, breath work and cordage making. We are going to dive deep into setting intentions for the new year and understanding how to process the energies of the upcoming fire horse Chinese new year. We will meditate and flow with grasses as we each form a cordage to take home and finally bathe in sacred sounds.

January 18, 2026 - Glimmer Wellness - Register here

 

Ritual Making -   Tataki Zome

For 3 hours we will be using collected leaves and petals from community gardens to create sacred space and together pound some prints out with hammer and fresh sacrifice. This technique is lots of fun and it is very simple to create marks with intricate details.

TBD- RAW Studio

 

Ritual Making- Thread Intuition

In this 5 hour session we will spend time together learning basics of embroidery and how to create a language with thread and needle. We will start by understanding how to dye threads to customize your sacred works with local plants and minerals. Collectively we will create and share in a way that will bring forth the magic inside you and manifest a sacred piece.

January 4 and 11, 2026 - Silverton Art Center

March 22, 2026- Art and Soul Retreat

 


Indigo Basics

Let's talk about the magic of indigo.  From the growing and harvesting to the extraction of leaf to dye, there is no denying the special nature of indigo.  Rio will explain the nature of indigo and demonstrate how to easily create a dye vat that is non toxic.  This vat will yield a blue of many shades.  Together we will create samples and small works of wonder to begin your love affair with indigo.

TBD- RAW Studio - More info

 

 

Harvesting Colors

Let's harvest color with local plants and discover the possibilities of mark making. Immersion dyeing, pigment extraction and  painting are some of the techniques we will explore in this 5 hour workshop.

TBD- RAW Studio -

 

Rust Fusion - Grey Scale to Black

This special workshop will be held at the Art and Soul Retreat. Details and registration at link below.

March 17, 2026- Art and Soul Retreat

   

Two Day


Rust Fusion - Grey Scale to Black

This workshop intensive explores techniques practiced by Rio and inspired by the ancient craft of Kalamkari from India. By using natural fibers such and basic elements of iron and  tannins we will explore the magic of printing and dyeing.

These techniques can be used in book making, painting, textile arts, ritual practice, leather arts, weaving of any kind...

This is a natural and ecological method that is quick in its results and has low impact on our environment while at the same time it is fun and nurtures the soul.

-Offering Private Sessions with 2 or more people at RAW Studio - More details

 

Ink and Pigment Extraction

2 week course  5 hours each day

An exploration in earth and plant based pigment extraction that will give you the necessary techniques to create watercolor, oil, egg tempera, paints as well as creating inks that can be translated into your artistic practice.

TBD- RAW Studio-

 

Three Day

Ritual Making

 

 Thread Intuition - Talisman

Three week course, 12 hours total

In this 3 session course we will spend time together learning the basics of embroidery and how to create a language with plant and mineral dyed threads. This is an expanded course which is modeled from the one day offering. You will have time to develop and immerse in the processes and techniques given to work on a talisman piece from start to finish by understanding how to dye threads to customize your sacred works with local plants and minerals in combination with textile processes.

September 13, 17, and 24- RAW Textiles Studio -sold out

 

Four Day


Ritual Making- Process Intensive

In this four session series we will explore the alchemy of plants and minerals combined with the magnetic pulls of the moon and the star dust of our being.

Together we will practice the art of natural dyeing combined with harvesting and making in alternative ways with intention and love.  This is powerful fuel for our souls.  I will be combining techniques such as immersion dye, indigo, composting, shibori and printing with rust and thicken dye.  We will also practice with stitching and construction. I am happy to tailor these days to fit your needs as an artist and creator.

Offering as a private course intensive Please message Rio for rates and time slots. Discounts applied if you invite friends. :)

rio@rawtextiles.com

 

 

Past Workshops