Spring 2026 schedule
Winter Botanical Ice Dyeing Workshop:
A Creative Exploration of Color, Silk & Snow
Join us for a hands-on journey into the vibrant world of natural dyes, where we'll harness the beauty of plants and the magic of winter to create stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles. In this workshop, you'll discover the art of ice dyeing, a playful and innovative technique that uses ice (or snow, in our case) to imprint bold, colorful patterns onto fabric using botanical dyes.
In alignment with the winter season, we'll explore the fascinating process of using cold temperatures to create beautiful, unpredictable designs. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in textile arts, this workshop offers an opportunity to embrace nature's creativity and take home your very own unique wall hanging, crafted during our time together.
Leave with new skills, a deeper connection to the natural world, and a beautiful piece of art that reflects the seasonal beauty of winter. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and love for nature!
This Workshop will include:
guided meditation
connection with and honoring the plants we are incorporating
education about the cultural origins of this dyeing process and the social significance of handmaking
instruction and practice making your own unique botanical snow dyed silk, for a wall hanging or for wearing
the grounding experience of working with your hands and natural materials
delicious lunch
making something beautiful
Fee: $380 per person, group limited to 10. Sign-up by February 1 for early bird rate of $300. This includes all materials for the process, including your personal peice of silk art.
This workshop will be held in The Big Sky Family Medicine Dome on the outskirts of Truckee, located close to the Tahoe Rim in the Tahoe National Forest in a private retreat setting.
Submit the form below to sign up. You will be then be given venmo link for payment to reserve your space! Thank you!
About Frida:
Growing up in 6 different countries, art became my haven and trusted companion amidst change. I am a multimedia artist and designer currently weaving together textiles, painting, murals, mending, and botanical dyeing.
At the core of my practice, I have the intention to bring nature closer to people and people closer to nature. I imprint the colors and patterns of nature in my work to trace our way back home.
Fee: $222 per person, group limited to 16. This class will fill. Sign-up by February 15 for early-bird rate: $200
Group will be held in The Big Sky Family Medicine Dome on the outskirts of Truckee, located close to the Tahoe Rim in the Tahoe National Forest in a private retreat setting.
Submit the form below to sign up. You will be then be given venmo link for payment to reserve your space! Thank you!
how to speak your truth, take responsibility for your needs & resolve conflict:
The practical process of Non-Violent Communication guides us toward empowerment, harmony and collaboration, in even the crunchiest moments with family, friends, and co-workers.
Please come join me in this 4 week, Instruction and Practice Focused Group.
In this group, I will teach the core principles and 4 parts of Non-Violent Communication, as pioneered by Marshall Rosenberg decades ago, and used internationally in conflict resolution initiatives around the world.
Non-violent Communication stands on a humane and compassionate foundation.
We assume that every person has emotional, physical, spiritual, and creative needs, and feelings.
These are universal, unique to each individual, and valid.
We can be true to ourselves and be respectful of others, especially during times of conflict.
In this group you will be offered the tools and space to learn to:
Strengthen your ability to connect with yourself, and clarify your own needs, through guided yoga, visualization, and yes: practicing in this small group.
Name the feelings and needs at play for you in any given circumstance.
Describe what you witness happening in a dynamic in simple AND non-judgmental language.
De-escalate your own big feelings by focusing on what they mean about yourself and your own needs, and interrupt the unproductive cycle of blaming others.
Ask for what you want and need.
Learn to identify controlling communication in yourself and others.
Accept the boundaries of others, and take care of yourself accordingly.
Fee: $375 per person, group limited to 15. This class will fill. Sign-up by April 1 for early-bird rate: $333
Group will be held in The Big Sky Family Medicine Dome on the outskirts of Truckee, located close to the Tahoe Rim in the Tahoe National Forest.
Submit the form below to sign up.
Check back soon for more Spring, Summer and Fall 2026offerings.
Wilderness Solos, discovering the timeless and non-religious practice of prayer, Community Intimacy as the Medicine, and Music is Love…Coming soon.
