DHA 43 Special Edition – Heritage
For anyone interested in dyeing with Alder and Alder Buckthorn Bark, can I bring your attention to papers which have been published in the DHA Special Edition of Heritage? This is opensource so can be accessed by anyone. Krista Wright has written "From bark to Dye - Ethnographic black and…
The Loom Shed Natural Dye Symposium
Next Saturday 22nd February I will be back down at The Loom Shed in Devon doing a talk for their annual Symposium. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone again - I'll be in "modern" dress and talking about the science of natural dyes rather than their use as art…
2023 – A year completing a change
What with selling up in France and moving everything across to Leeds finding workspace for the business and becoming part of a significant new EU funded project I think 2023 can class as an interesting one. Let's start with discussing - or not discussing the research. I am absolutely loving…
A new Home
The Mulberry Dyer has a new base in Leeds! It's a wonderful location in the centre of town at Fabrication 2. In an old warehouse building, fascinating in itself, Fabrication 2 is an award winning Social Enterprise supporting local artists and makers and I'm working alongside some very talented artisans.…
The Dyehouse is on the move
Firstly I would like to wish all my readers, followers, customers and friends a Happy New Year - may it bring peace and happiness and what you desire. "The time has come", the Walrus said or actually I am saying - it's a New Year better continue with the changes.…