Workshop - Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Exploring natural colour.
Come and spend the day with us (Stephy and Claire) as we explore the different dye flowers and plants we grow here on our farm. In the studio we will experiment with a few different colour extraction techniques. Our day will include immersion dyeing, flower pounding, bundle dyeing and eco-printing.
The day will start with a short introduction to our dye farm, our work and a brief overview of natural dyeing. We’ll talk you through how to prepare the textile to ensure the colour forms a strong bond with it - an important step for any natural dyer.
We will then take a short tour of the flower patch, collect some flowers and then bring them back to the studio to do some experimenting.
Tea/coffee and cake will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.
You’ll leave at the end of the session with samples of the different techniques we tested and also either a beautiful silk neckerchief (approx 50 x 50cm), or a pair of linen napkins, that you’ve made yourself from either the bundle dye or eco-print technique.
The ground in the flower patch can be uneven so please wear flat, suitable footwear. If it’s a wet day, please bring wellies or waterproof shoes as the ground may be muddy.
Please can you let us know if you have any food intolerances/ allergies that we should be aware of. This can be done by adding a note to the message box that will appear after you have clicked ‘add to basket’ or emailing hello@studioevig.com Thank you.
Our farm is located BS37 postcode area, approximately 30-45 mins from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham and Stroud. Full address detials will be provided upon booking.