Natural Dyeing with Plants

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25
Sep
26
Sep

RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH

RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH

Address

Great Torrington, Rosemoor, Torrington

Venue

RHS Garden Rosemoor – Peter Buckley Learning Centre

Booking

  • Member

    £136

  • Non-member

    £160

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 September, 10.30am–4.30pm (2 days)

  • Skill level

    General

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Natural dyeing

A hands-on introduction to natural dyes and their rich and ancient history. Learn how to prepare fibres, yarns, fabrics and dyes, and mordant items before dyeing. Weld, madder, cochineal and indigo dye will be used, as well as some material from the woods and gardens at Rosemoor. Create a set of dyed samples and an individually-dyed silk scarf (available for £5–£20 on the day).

All essential materials provided. Lunch and refreshments included.

Tutor: Isabella Whitworth

Get involved

The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.