# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Book here: 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/makers-group-wednesday-natural-dye-garden-botanical-crafts-tickets-1989918799697

Join in with one of our three Makers Groups to learn new skills, meet like-minded folk and create gorgeous items to support our project.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10am-1pm

The Makers Group At Birkhill House was created in response to a need identified for opportunities to learn new skills and alleviate social isolation.

What we noticed about some visiting groups during the pilot period of our Makers Group in 2022 is that the social aspect of creating around the table and the skills developed during that process seemed equal in importance to the finished products themselves. Attendees were keen to soak up the relaxed atmosphere, share experiences and learn together - and everyone was delighted when they felt that work they had done here could also somehow benefit our project.

So we introduced five-six week blocks in which participants could learn two or three new techniques/skills together, create items that would end up on the shop shelves here and hopefully make new connections with like-minded folk. Our groups also help to prep and package kits and test-drive new products.

Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, these blocks are FREE to attend. Tea/coffee and lunch are included and there is also a small bursary to help with travel expenses. Generally, groups have no more than six people/block. So successful was the uptake that we now have three groups meeting weekly!

The next blocks are as follows:


Wednesday 10th June - 8th July 2026
Thursday 11th June - 9th July 2026

The focus for these two is on natural dye garden activities, eco-printing and botanical crafts.

Busy on the day? Check out our other workshop offerings. Have a group of crafty pals? Why not book a bespoke crafting session to suit you: https://atbirkhillhouse.co.uk/crafting-birkhill/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melrose/makers-group-wednesday-natural-dye-garden-and-botanical-crafts/200030339710855
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melrose
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: At Birkhill House CIC
- **lat**: 55.67131
- **long**: -2.69383
- **full address**: At Birkhill House CIC, Melrose, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts being held?
  - **A:** Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at At Birkhill House CIC, Melrose, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts?
  - **A:** Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts is organized by At Birkhill House CIC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts 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 Melrose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Makers Group (Wednesday): Natural Dye Garden & Botanical Crafts sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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