natural dye intensive
In March 2026, I spent three days in Joshua Tree for a natural dye intensive, preparing a body of materials for an upcoming series of weavings. Working in the high desert, I dyed wool and cotton yarns, fabrics, clothing, and a variety of other fibers using cochineal, logwood, marigold, and indigo, with mordants including eucalyptus, alum, soda ash, and soy milk. Alongside the dyeing, I explored cyanotype sun printing — capturing the colors and forms of the Mojave desert directly onto cloth. The landscape itself became part of the work.
t.e.x.e.r.e
Fall of 2024 I had the opportunity to attend an artist residency program in Oaxaca, Mexico where I participated in a variety of workshops within textile craft processes like weaving, natural dyeing, embroidery, and more - developing a body of work consisting of conceptual textiles and objects.
This was an exceptional season of creative inspiration and growth as an artist and designer - developing new work, skills, research, and learning valuable knowledge for future projects.
Thank you to t.e.x.e.r.e and the incredible team.
picacho collection
A collection developed through my residency, designing and weaving a series of wool tapestries under my teacher Susi and her husband Pancho in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca.
Image featuring Natalia Sanchez + Susi Bazan
dualidad
"Dualidad" - one of the pieces I produced during my textile residency at t.e.x.e.r.e.
Woven on the pedal loom with recycled cotton, wool, and henequen agave fiber.
mighty stripes
These days I find that focusing on unique color and texture allows room for a classic design to function with more applications.
Experimenting with pattern, texture, and scale through CAD to create adaptive designs for different home surfaces - in this case a multi-purpose stripe pattern that works on wallpaper, fabric, and rugs.