Throughout human history, plant material has been a source not only of food, shelter, and clothing, but brilliant and subtle color. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn the particularities of how handmade paper accepts dyes from plants cultivated in the Morgan garden (dahlias and marigolds) or used in kitchens (onions and pomegranates). Through tests of various papers and natural dyes in combination with mordants and binders, workshop participants will leave with a range of colored papers that are ideal for books, prints, fiber applications and more.