# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Explore the creative potential of plants with artist Cathy Van Hear.About this EventJoin textile artist Cathy Van Hear to explore the creative potential of plants on this four-week course.We will explore making dye baths with traditional dye plants, discover the serendipity of bundle dyeing, and experiment with creating dyes from kitchen waste and foraged local plants. We will also experiment with using pH modifiers to shift your dye colours and extend your colour palette.Students will finish the course with a dyer’s sample book made up of swatches in cotton, silk, and wool, as well as two bundle-dyed handkerchiefs. Students are welcome to bring other items to sessions to experiment with dyeing, such as socks, ribbons, pieces of fabric, or yarns. We will discuss how to prepare fibres for the dye bath in the first session. This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience who want to revisit the basics.Most materials and equipment will be provided, but students will need to bring the following from the first session: an apron, rubber gloves, fabric scissors, and pins. Later on in the course, you will need a small sketchbook and some foraged dye plants or kitchen waste; this will be discussed further in the first session. Costs: £140Days: 4 Wednesday morningsDates: 23 September to 14 OctoberTimes: 10:00 - 13:00Location: White RoomMaximum: 10Phoenix Art Space is a registered charity.When you purchase a ticket for one of our courses, you're directly supporting our work. We work hard to keep our prices as low as possible so our courses remain inclusive.If you're able to support us further, we warmly welcome donations via our .Cathy Van Hear is a textile artist and crochet specialist based in Brighton. She has 7 years of experience teaching workshops, courses, and classes at venues such as Make Town, Morley College, and the Southbank Centre as well as in collaboration with Brainchild Festival and Bestival.In her classes, she balances technical skill development and the joy of creating to build both technical and creative confidence in her students. Her studio practice focuses on crochet, but also includes stitch, natural dyeing, quilting, and surface manipulation. Using these traditional craft techniques, she delves into the tapestry of human experience, unravelling threads of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton/introduction-to-natural-dyeing-with-cathy-van-hear/100001995920735649 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, Festivals, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Phoenix Art Space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 140, max: 140, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Phoenix Art Space - **lat**: 50.8288385 - **long**: -0.13376180000000204 - **full address**: Phoenix Art Space, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f85864f9064b73e4b3a208bda86596b291969a10c2fe08ced36835d41a13144a-rimg-w1200-h923-dcf8e8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1786479293 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear being held? - **A:** Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Phoenix Art Space, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear? - **A:** Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear is organized by Phoenix Art Space. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introduction to Natural Dyeing with Cathy Van Hear is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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They are suitable for anyone (including beginners unless otherwise stated) who wants to learn new skills from professional artists and would like to meet likeminded people in a supportive and creative environment. We normally provide all the basic materials unless stated in the course descriptions. You need to sign up in advance as some popular courses fill up very quickly.All courses are aimed at adults (over 18) unless otherwise stated. Course fees are kept as low as possible to encourage everyone to participate in the arts, including those on low incomes but not eligible for benefits, such as many artists. Therefore we do not offer separate concessionary rates for members of the public. We are unable to offer discounted rates for other reasons, for instance if you are unable to attend all the sessions, unless the course has already started and has unfilled spaces.We accept payments online by credit or debit card and PayPal. Offline payment options are only available when booking a ticket in person at the Phoenix Art Space front desk during gallery opening hours.We regret we are unable to provide car or bicycle parking facilities (except for students with disabilities).If you have any additional needs please let us know and we will endeavour to accommodate them. We have disabled access on the ground floor where the courses are held, including a ramp and toilet facilities. Please email chloe@phoenixbrighton.org for information.Booking Terms and Conditions:Refunds require 2 weeks notice prior to the start of the course and will involve the deduction of our costs such as transaction fees or bank charges. If less than less than 2 weeks notice is given prior to the course start date we regret that refunds or transfers to other courses are NOT possible.Courses are aimed at over 18s.If a course is cancelled we will endeavour to give as much notice as possible by sending participants an email. It is rare for us to cancel courses but it occasionally happens due to events beyond our control, in that case we refund the payment in full.Please ensure you check your email before a class starts as we or the tutor may be in touch with instructions/advice.Phoenix Arts Association Ltdis a charitable (not-for-profit) arts organisation based in central Brighton.Phoenix Art Space10–14 Waterloo PlaceBrighton BN2 9NBEast SussexUKTelephone+44 (0)1273 603700https://www.phoenixbrighton.org/Registered Company No 3136932Registered Charity No 1051551" } ] } ] ```