Discover the beauty of natural dyes from plants and botanical extracts in a 2 day taster, exploring colour potential in a creative and friendly environment. This is a fun introduction and can stand alone or be followed up with Seasonal Natural Dyeing Spring, learning how to identify and grow dye plants that yield colour.
Two Saturdays, 10 – 4pm
£105
Course code: W22TTSE01B
For more info and to enrol: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/natural-dyeing-taster/natural-dyeing-taster-2/
Learn to extract colour from roots, leaves, bark, flowers and berries. Practice how to make mordants for different fabric types and how to extend a colour palette using them as modifiers. Create a bespoke record book of harmonious colours from nature. Harvest plants from the Morley dye garden. Review natural dyeing, past and present through active learning, fabric samples, presentations, books, and digital resources. This course can be taken individually or sign up for the termly Seasonal Natural Dyeing Winter, Spring and Summer
Five Tuesdays, 10 – 4pm
£265
Course code: W22TTSE02A
61, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
For more info and to enrol: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/seasonal-natural-dyeing-autumn/
ART HOLIDAY
£400
Our workshops bring together a unique experience inspired by nature and the positive energy of the the beautiful island of Nisyros. Together with the artists behind the book Nature Journal, you will create and collect material to explore in different art and craft techniques inspired by the land and the season.
The workshops have been set up for beginners and art professionals to inspire, motivate and reconnect with nature. During the workshops we will introduce you to techniques which make use of the natural elements on the island. We will explore beaches, forage plants and respectfully gather materials for inspiration and use.
Nisyros is a small volcanic island in Greece, in the middle of the Dodecanese complex, it is said to have emerged after a series of successive eruptions. The island is renowned for its natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage.
For more information about how to get there and recommendations of where to stay, photos and previous participant reviews visit http://loveyoursketchbook.com/gaiaworkshops.html
Experiment with guided techniques to make unique and beautiful images using this exciting process. Over 2 days, learn to prepare a cyanotype recipe and apply directly to paper and fabric. The course investigates historical and current creative practice in this field
10 – 4pm each day
Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
Course code: W21TTSA24B
For more details and to book visit http://www.morleycollege.ac.uk
Use kitchen botanical waste, foraged material, plant extracts and other ingredients to mix colours. Enjoy being creative in a friendly group. Take home postcards made with your own drawings and patterns together with recipe ideas to make your own inks.
Explore chromatic energy, connect to nature and our environment. No experience necessary, beginners welcome.
The Remakery, 51 Lilford Rd, London SE5 9HY
2 – 4pm
This workshop has been made possible by funding from Linda McCartney Foods.
For more info and to book:
https://remakery.spaces.nexudus.com/events/1415040493/botanical-inks-by-urban-growth
Learn to mix natural dye print pastes and apply and fix design techniques to fabric swatches. Explore a range of processes using natural dye extracts, kitchen waste and colour modifiers to create pattern through stencils and polychromatics. Build a small portfolio with recipes to further knowledge in this exciting field of colour.
Two Saturdays, 10 – 4pm
Course code: W21TTSE03A
£100
61, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
For more info and to enrol:
https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/print-with-natural-dye-extracts-2/
Discover the beauty of natural dyes from plants and botanical extracts in a 2 day taster, exploring colour potential in a creative and friendly environment. This is a useful entry point for the Seasonal Natural Dye courses: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Two Saturdays, 10 – 4pm
£105
Course code: W22TTSE01A
For more details and to enrol:
https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/natural-dyeing-taster/
Discover the joy of natural dyeing and creating colour from plants readily available from your own kitchen, garden or allotment. Explore the history of this fascinating heritage craft and learn about contemporary practice in this field. Come away with a beautiful colour card of swatches and recipes and the confidence to further experiment on your own. Enjoy a beautiful day in stunning surroundings
10.30 – 3.30pm Friday
RHS Garden, Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Chelmsford CM3 8RA
https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhshh/sessions.aspx?tid=40
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/viewevent?EFID=2806&ESRC=CMS
Enjoy connecting with others and the elements to create a foundation of creative ideas to spring from. This course will deepen your connection to nature and encourage you to try out exciting methods to develop unique new works. Your Nature Journal book will be a useful resource to work in alongside further experiments on paper and fabric.
By the end of the course you will have gained confidence in creating colours from nature on fabric, learnt to prepare a light sensitive solution and how to apply it successfully to make cyanotype prints and deepened your knowledge of process and practice in seasonally connected activities.