An Introduction to Natural Dyeing - 1 Day Course

Join dye expert Jenny Mercer for a day discovering the world of natural dyeing using winter plants we find all around us, including barks and foraged materials.

This hands-on workshop takes you through the full process—from exploring seasonal dye plants and seeds, to extraction and dyeing – as well exploring some of the fascinating history of natural dyeing traditions along the way.

Although we will discuss dyeing a range of fabrics, we will especially concentrate on the material of cotton, and other cellulose fibres. At the end of the course you will take home a pair of cotton socks that you have dyed yourself using a range of beautiful, natural colours extracted during the workshop. Plus you’ll leave equipped with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to carry on your dyeing journey—and a deeper appreciation for this ancient art.

As with all our courses it will be a fun, relaxing crafting day learning from an expert in their field.

It's being held at the Sussex Garden School Studio - a light, spacious creative space set within the grounds of Old Barn Nursery.

Come and join us!

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You may also like the following events from Juliet Sargeant's Sussex Garden School:

• This Friday, 12th September, 10:15 am, The Pleasure of Houseplants Expert Talk in Horsham
• Next Wednesday, 17th September, 10:00 am, Fused Glass Art Poppies - Craft Course in Burgess Hill
• Next Saturday, 20th September, 10:00 am, An Introduction to Natural Dyeing - Sumptuous Silk - 1 Day Course in Horsham

Also check out other Workshops in Horsham, Arts events in Horsham.