Natural Dye Workshop

Name: Natural Dye Workshop
Start: 2025-08-17T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-17T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Butser Ancient Farm

Schedule

Sun Aug 17 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Butser Ancient Farm | Waterlooville, EN

Discover how to work with nature's colour palette in this workshop. Explore which plants to use, and how to get a range of colours by changing the variables such as using hot or cold baths, and modifiers. Experiment with different fibres, and learn how to use a mordant. Create and take home a rainbow of homespun, naturally dyed yarn which will serve as a reminder of your experiments and results. Be inspired by the Saxon colour wheel used for Saxon designs and clothing, and by archaeological evidence from the era.
🌿 Learn which plants to use for creating dyes
🛁 Experiment with modifiers, hot and cold baths, and different fibres
📜 Discover how to use mordants to fix your dye
🌈 Take home a rainbow of homespun naturally dyed yarn
☀️ Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
⏳ One-day workshop, 10am - 3pm with a short break for lunch
🎟️ Limited places, tickets £90