Palmetto Bay residents looking to turn Florida native plants into art can do exactly that Saturday at the Deering Estate, where a hands-on natural dye and paint workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay.

Artists-in-Residence Aida Tejada and Debora Rosental lead the beginner-friendly session at the estate's Pump House. Participants learn to prepare plant-based paints, mix color formulas and create a personalized piece using stencils and hand-applied pigments. All materials are included, and everyone takes home their finished work. The series is supported by Miami-Dade County.

Tickets are $20 on Eventbrite. The workshop is open to ages 12 and up.

The Aug. 8 session is part of a recurring series the two artists have led at the Deering Estate; a prior session ran May 23.

Also around South Dade this weekend

Other events worth the drive, according to South Dade Spotlight:

Friday, Aug. 7 — Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, hosts a free First Friday karaoke night from 6 to 10 p.m. featuring reggae classics and island-inspired hits.

Saturday, Aug. 8 — A back-to-school family event with tips and after-school activity ideas runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami.

Saturday, Aug. 8 — A 1970s-themed gaming and prizes night supporting local military families runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24451 SW 177th Ave., Homestead.

Sunday, Aug. 9 — Back at the Deering Estate, a plant conservation workshop in partnership with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $0–$5.

Sunday, Aug. 9 — Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. A free Vinyasa Yoga class sponsored by Baptist Health starts at 8:30 a.m.

Coming up at the Deering Estate

Artists interested in the estate's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program have until Aug. 31 to apply. The program is open to emerging and mid-career visual, literary, performing and cross-disciplinary artists. Details are available through ArtBurst Miami.