Workshops

2 New workshops for 2020 at a special introductory price being held at the Home of Dyeing – The Society of Dyers and Colourists, Perkin House, Bradford.

Blue is the Colour : Monday 17th Feb 2020 at Perkin House, Bradford. £95

Shades of blue …

Magical, mystical, moody how many words conjure up the amazing blue colours that come from “Indigo”? Images of the sky and the sea in all their moods, so many shades of blue – come and create as many as you can!

Learn the true name of this beautiful dyestuff, how to make up the vat. Dye solid shades and then try your hand at patterning using different techniques like shibori and paste resist.

A day to remember and inspire you to go and dye more and more …!

Colouring a Rainbow : Wednesday 19th Feb 2020 at Perkin House, Bradford. £95

rainbow

Using just a selection of plant dyes we will create a rainbow of colours. Learn which dyes are the best for fastness, how to colour mix to get different greens and purples. The course is designed to teach you the preparation of fibres, mordanting, colour modification and mixing.

These 2 workshops are also available in Pas de Calais, Northern France on the 11th April 2020 and 13th April 2020. £95 or 115€

Included in the price of all Workshops: Fibre samples. Tuition, (plus a comprehensive handout to take home). Tea coffee and cakes (please bring a packed lunch with you). protective gloves.

courses run from 10am to 4pm on each of days

For full details and booking form please email. Unfortunately we do not have a direct booking button, we take payment either by bank transfer or paypal.