Tag: seasonalnaturaldyeing

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/

 

26 April – 24 May 2022 I Seasonal Natural Dyeing Summer I Morley College I London

Seasonal Natural Dyeing Summer

5 Tuesdays, 10 – 4pm

£245 concessions available

(W21TTSE04D course code)

For more details and to enrol: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/seasonal-natural-dyeing-summer/#overview

Research seasonal natural dyeing on sustainable fabrics. Explore contemporary natural dye practise globally and links to ritual, medicine and folklore. Utilise plants from the Morley dye garden. Develop with support an individual project to showcase your design development.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Experiment with a summer seasonal natural dye and print palette on a range of fibres
  • Develop an individual project for a textile artwork, fashion application or interior design
  • Research, discuss and use sustainable fabrics
  • Complete a book of plant colour swatches with recipes and suppliers