About

Berbo Studio is the home of various creative and ecological projects and offerings by Erin Berkowitz, an artist, educator, and certified naturalist based in Southern California.

Working primarily with local plants to create natural dyes, Erin’s practice and teachings aim to inspire deeper connection to place.

She utilizes storytelling, folk knowledge, plant science, ecology, history, awe—all vibrantly colored threads which, when woven together, form a tapestry of meaningful ways to know our home land.

CONNECT

Attend an in-person Workshop or Event in Southern California.

Learn more about the natural dyeing process on the Resources page.

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Interested in a private class or custom project? Get in touch on the Contact page.

MEDIA

Berbo Studio has been featured in:

AP News – California artists, chefs find creative ways to confront destructive ‘superbloom’ of wild mustard

KCRW, Greater LA – Invasive mustard is here to stay. But you can use it to dye clothes

KTLA, LA Unscripited – Who Knew: Berbo Studio

Los Angeles Times – “The Wild” Newsletter

Sunset Magazine, Winter 2023 Issue (In Print & Online) – How to Make Colorful Dyes from Your Own Garden