Natural dyes workshop
Schedule
Sun Jul 14 2024 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Space2Create | Kendal, EN
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About this Event
Immerse yourself in the world of natural dyeing in this half day workshop. We will explore the dyeing process using a variety of locally sourced natural materials, such as roots, berries, flowers, bark and leaves.
Local artisans Kate and Carol Anne will guide you step by step in the process of natural dyeing where you will learn to confidently dye different materials with long lasting effects.
Suitable for beginners. Class sizes are kept small making sure that everyone gets attention and assistance when needed.
You will leave feeling inspired to grow, forage and dye your own fabrics at home and with the confidence develop your skills.
You will learn how to:
- prepare your fabrics for dyeing
- process homegrown, foraged plants and even kitchen leftovers for dyeing
- dye fabric and clothes
- experiment with colour and pattern prepare the dye plants
We will provide:
- all raw materials and tools required for hand dyeing
- plenty of scrap fabric for testing
- guided instruction step-by-step from Kate & Carol
- organic, Fairtrade hot drinks and palm oil-free biscuits
What to bring
- Some natural fibre fabric or clothing that you would like to dye if you have some.
- An apron or old clothing you don't mind getting messy.
Concession tickets
Being accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please get in touch at info@ simplyrepair.org.uk so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate but, in the event, where the workshop is already full, we can discuss future options.
Your hosts
Your hosts for this workshop are local artist Kate Whittington and gardening professional Carol Anne Lahey. Find out more about their work here:
Instagram (Kate)
Instagram (Carol)
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Refunds and Cancellations
Tickets will be refunded if:
- The event is cancelled
- The event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date
- The event changes location, and you cannot attend
- If you have been charged a booking fee, unfortunately this cannot be refunded.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if:
- You can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances
- You have changed your mind about attending the event
If you are unable to attend please email as soon as possible [email protected] and we will access the request on a case by case basis.
About Simply Repair South Lakes
We hold repair events where you can get small electricals, clothes, furniture, toys and other household items fixed free of charge. We bring together people with skills to repair and those who want to learn how. Our aims at Simply Repair are to reduce waste, share skills, improve wellbeing and build communities.
We aim to bring you monthly workshops where you can learn a new skill from local hosts and bring people together to share knowledge and skills. All profits go directly to helping to fund more workshops and repair events.
Keep up to date with us at:
www.facebook.com/SimplyRepairSL
www.instagram.com/simplyrepairsouthlakes
www.simplyrepair.org.uk
Where is it happening?
Space2Create, Unit 31, The Factory, Kendal, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 40.00
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