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Flower Pounding
Pound seasonal flowers into linen to make botanical prints. Beginner-friendly natural dye workshop, all supplies and takeaways included.
program overview
Tataki-zomé is the practice of pounding a flower or leaf into fabric, leaving a detailed, semi-permanent print. In this workshop, participants will work with a selection of seasonal and locally sourced botanicals and transfer them onto upcycled linens to create whimsical prints of their design. We will also learn about natural dye basics, including permanence, care, and the difference between colorfast and fugitive dyes.
SCC will provide all supplies for this class and each participant will leave with instruction sheet, final product to keep and the confidence to do this fun project on their own!
In Partnership with
Zero Waste Sonoma
Zero Waste Sonoma and Zero Waste Marin are partnering with 25+ local organizations and cities to bring a full week of free and donation-based educational opportunities and participatory events to the public.
Zero Waste Week will run October 10 – 17, 2026
View the full calendar of events and activities.
instructor Overview
Katie Vadasz
Katie Vadasz is a weaver, natural dyer, spinner, and sewer based in the Bay Area of California. She’s received a BFA in Individualized Studies from California College of the Arts with a minor in Ecological Practices. She has worked in community outreach and arts education for Sonoma Community Center. Her work emphasizes the unseen labor and costs involved in textile production, both to the maker and the environment.
Instagram: @katievadasz
Aki Yoshie
Aki Yoshie is a weaver, papermaker, and natural dyer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work acts to reconnect viewers to the natural ecological cycles while emphasizing slow craftsmanship. They graduated from California College of the Arts (2026) in the Individualized program, minoring in Ecological Practices. She has exhibited work at galleries such as Kala Art Institute, Minnesota Street Project, and the Novack Gallery. Throughout her art career, she has been vending at events including the California College of the Arts – Arts and Crafts Fair, Fillmore Art Walk SF Fair, and SmallWorks Gallery Quilting – a Verb Show. Aki is a teacher of ecologically mindful fiber arts – including: sustainable science sewing teacher with Maker Studio Kidz in San Francisco, a weaving teacher for Chris Babcock Art Prep, and a fiber arts workshop teacher for Scrap SF. Currently they are working with Katie Vadasz to build Catchweed Studio: a fiber arts focused retail business and MADK Textiles with Mookie Margolis, Dav1 Task, and Katie Vadasz: a textile education focused art collective.
IG: @ Catchweedstudios @crystalleaf.aki
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Materials fees are not discounted.
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Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Experience Level
BeginningAge(s)
13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18-overTotal Registration Cost:
FreeDonations accepted at checkout or in person. This workshop is sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma.
