After realising that there was just too much to try and squeeze into our one day workshops, last year we decided to run an extended course. A special thanks to the wonderful group of people who came to this and have helped us to create what we hope will be an even better offering for this year. We also have some dates for our popular, introductory one day dye workshops (see here for details) but for anyone who wants to delve deeper, consolidate knowledge and develop skills, the longer course could be for you.
The first weekend of the long dyeing course is focused around meeting our sheep, choosing, scouring and mordanting a fleece; however for anyone interested in dyeing plant based fibres on the course we are offering a weekend of vegetable fibre processing and mordanting workshops, which can either be an optional addition to the long dyeing course or attended as standalone workshops see Upcoming Events for details of these.
Natural Dyeing Course
8 days with optional additional day / weekend focused on plant fibres
14th and 15th June, 5th and 6th July, 13th and 14th September and 11th and 12th October 2025
The course is structured around the themes of a book about natural dyes that Romilly is slowly writing. If we wish to, amongst the group we can discuss the narrative themes such as environmental implications, sustainability, water, ethics and time and endeavour to consolidate our thoughts along the way. Obviously nothing will be used in the book without permission but during workshops we always value and learn from every participant.
The course will take place in a beautiful location very close to the Thames, we will be outside as much as possible and water and dye vats will be heated over a wood fire. However, we do have a covered but well ventilated dye house if the weather is very wet and a cosy indoor workshop space that we can retreat to if necessary.
Each day we will provide an urn of hot water, some nibbles and all the necessaries for making tea, coffee and hot drinks but please bring your own packed lunch.
To express your interest, book a place on the course or to find out more please Contact Us.