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20 – 23 April 2023 I Mixed Media and Textile Journalling I West Dean College of Arts and Conservation

Textile journalling, an exploration of art, textiles, science and design through the medium of cyanotype, natural dyeing, botanical inks and

A 3 days immersion and connection to the stunning landscape and gardens of West Dean, Chichester PO18 0QZ

This course offers you the time and space to discover resources, colours and shapes from the local environment to use as starting points for fresh and focused interpretation.

By enlisting found objects, we will explore creative journals and sketchbooks as a starting point for mixed media or textile-based work. A series of creative exercises exploring drawing, made drawing tools and botanical inks, collage, stitch and cyanotype will add personal expression and meaning to your work.

https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/short-courses/courses/slw12712-mixed-media-and-textile-journalling

 

10 Jan – 7 Feb 2023 I Seasonal Natural Dyeing Winter I Morley College

Create a natural dye palette using plant extracts and seasonal foraging. Print with natural dye extracts and print discharge methods to remove colour and create pattern. Experiment with a range of pattern and mark making techniques on various fabric bases such as fine woven wool, peace silk and organic cotton and linen. Explore current thinking around issues of sustainability in textiles and current innovations including new fibre types.

Five Tuesdays, 10 – 4pm

£265

Course code: W22TTSE02B

61, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT

For more info and to enrol: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/seasonal-natural-dyeing-winter/

 

4 Oct – 8 Nov 2022 I Seasonal Natural Dyeing Autumn I Morley College

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/

 

2 + 9 July 2022 I Print with Natural Dye Extracts I Morley College

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/

 

 

23 September 2022 I Natural Dyeing with Kitchen Botanicals I Royal Horticultural Society

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

Seasonal Natural Dyeing Spring online

Seasonal Natural Dyeing Spring - seed card
Seasonal Natural Dyeing Spring

23 February – 23 March, 5 Tuesdays
What you will learn

Grow and identify dye plants with a miniature dye garden seed set. Experiment with seasonal plant dyeing, contact printing, solar dyeing and eco printing. Create and test natural dye mordants on a variety of fabrics. Plan a dye garden design. Develop a beautiful book of samples and recipes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Experiment with seasonal plant dyeing on a range of fibres
Identify dye plants, grow dye plant seedlings and design a dye garden
Explore botanical contact printing, eco printing and solar dyeing
Test natural dye mordants and modifiers
Investigate global dye practitioners and fibreshed models

£270 or £205 concession, booking via the website www.morleycollege.ac.uk, course code VTX218B