Exploring natural dyes with trees and leaves EOC 2806

Spend a day with local craftswoman Fay Jones in this wonderful ancient woodland learning about dyeing with our native trees.

Celebrate summer by exploring the wonderful range of vibrant colours that can be achieved with a range of tree leaves and barks. A sister course to the autumn focus on tree tannins, this course will see you discover a wide range of vibrant golds, yellows and oranges. Find the colours hidden away inside the trees of Bradfield woods and use them to dye some test skeins and samplers. Enjoy the surrounding of these ancient woods and relax with some simple braiding techniques or tree twine making while the dye pots develop.
Suitable for complete beginners.
Fay first learnt about dyeing when she was a Tudor re-enactor at Kentwell Hall. She has built up an eclectic knowledge of native dye plants and their identification.
Please come suitably prepared for the British weather.
Tea and coffee will be served throughout the day and are included in the price. Please bring a packed lunch.
Please note that your booking is non-refundable. You can find our full Terms & Conditions via this link: https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildlearninginfo
If you’d like to purchase a Voucher for future courses for yourself or as a gift, you can do so via our online shop at www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org .

You may also like the following events from Bradfield Woods Suffolk Wildlife Trust:

• This Thursday, 19th June, 05:30 pm, Craft club - pendants in Bury St Edmunds
• Next Saturday, 28th June, 04:00 pm, Exploring wild drinks - infusions and drinks in the woods EOC 2806 in Bury St Edmunds
• Next month, 3rd July, 10:00 am, Tree ID and activities for Forest School certificated course E4P in Bury St Edmunds

Also check out other Workshops in Bury St Edmunds.