Walnut Dye Print-making

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Shelter 1

When

Oct. 22, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make ink and leaf prints from the husks of the black walnut fruit. The black walnut tree contains a chemical in its roots called Juglone, this chemical acts as a herbicide, preventing other trees from growing near it. This chemical, along with tannin, is found in the leaves and fruit, and can be used as dye.

two walnuts on the ground covered with dried leaves

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov