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Introduction to Natural Dyeing Workshop

Have a go at some heritage crafts with this half-day natural dye workshop. A hands-on experience perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike.

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  • Admission applies

Try something new and have a go at natural dyeing in this half a day workshop using both wool yarn and cotton fabric.

What to expect during your workshop:

· Make and use a natural dye bath using a dye plant from the Hardwick Hall gardens.

· Be introduced to the uses of mordents and modifiers and see how these can change the outcome of your dyeing.

· Be shown some different shibori tying techniques and dye your experiments using an existing natural woad vat.

· Hot drink included from the restaurant (hot chocolate, tea, or filter coffee).

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take home 4 x 10g of your dyed yarn, perfect for a few granny squares or to make some handmade coasters, along with your tie-die experiments.

If you would like to take part in spinning, dyeing and weaving altogether, please visit Hardwick’s 4-part Fleece to Fabric Workshop event page for more information.

Times

Prices

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All £45.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 14 or over.

Meeting point

The East Stables is in the Stableyard next to the Second Hand Bookshop.

What to bring and wear

Please wrap up warm as it can get very cold in the East Stables area.

Accessibility

There are accessible toilets, a changing place, tramper/wheelchair for hire (free to use, donations are welcome) and parking at the Stableyard. This workshop take place on the ground floor.

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