Garden Muse is an ongoing lecture series for those inspired by nature. In collaboration with the Dallas County Master Gardeners and local DFW artists, Garden Muse aims to pair a Master Gardner garden lesson with a creative activity led by practicing local artist or art educator.

Garden Muse

Lecture Series with North Texas Artists and Master Gardeners

Saturday, September 6, 2025 
10:00am-12:00pm
Bath House Cultural Center
521 E. Lawther Dr. Dallas, TX 75218
Classroom

The lesson with Nancy Griswold & Lori Droppo begins at 10:00am followed with a natural dye lesson by Shamsy Roomiani. No registration required.

Nancy Griswold & Lori Droppo
Dallas County Master Gardners

Lecture Topic:
Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening

Shamsy Roomiani
Artist, Designer, and Naturalist

Workshop Description:
Cool Veggies To Dye For Workshop
We’ll transform cool weather vegetables into vibrant natural dyes. Explore shifting hues, create your own color studies, and leave with beautiful swatches to dye for. All materials provided. 

Artist Bio:
Shamsy is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and naturalist whose work moves between the realms of installation, floral design, sculpture, 2D works, and adornment. Rooted in the language of nature, her practice transforms materials into ethereal experiences, from large-scale botanical installations to award winning copper jewelry. Her creations blur the line between the earthly and the otherworldly, inviting viewers into moments of reflection, wonder, and connection with the natural world.