Learn the art of working with plants and food to naturally dye fabric. This course will provide participants with a unique and enjoyable exploration of various textile treatments and techniques especially focusing on the use of natural dyes. These techniques will be taught with instructions that make the processes a learning experience not only for the craft itself but also for the history and cultural understanding of these processes and their relevance to the textile work and innovations of today.
Why should you register?
Have a garden of plants that you would like to try and dye some fabric with, or have you seen some posts on social media of others who have explored natural fabric dying, but you aren’t sure where to start? Do you know that when fabric dying with avocado you end up with a pretty peach colour? Come join us and learn how to naturally dye fabric with a range of plant and food items.