Create a natural dye palette using plant extracts, seasonal foraging and food waste, utilising the Morley dye garden. Experiment with a range of print and dye techniques, including screen printing with natural dye extracts and using natural discharge methods to layer, remove or alter colour. Explore pattern and mark making techniques on various fabrics. Explore current thinking around issues of sustainability in textiles.
Courses
Natural Dye and Sustainable Print Winter
When & Where
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13 January 2026 - 10 February 2026 ( 25 hours, 5 weeks )
- Daytime, Tuesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Joanne Primiano
- Course Code W25TTSE01B
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Prepare and dye fabric using natural dye extracts, foraged matter and food waste
- Print with natural dye extracts
- Over print & discharge print using natural methods
- Generate a varied collection of natural dyed and printed samples
- Explore and understand natural processes in contemporary textile practice
Cost
Full fee
£330
Concession fee
£250
Class format and activities
Learn in a friendly and supportive environment through presentations, demonstrations and group discussions in a specialist studio with dye garden on site. Create your own sample book with recipes, methods and a varied range of dyed and printed samples. Understand how you can continue to work with the methods learned in your own work space.
Entry requirements
Entry is open to all levels and is suitable for beginners. Experienced learners will be encouraged to build on their existing skills.
What you need to know before you enrol
This course is on the second floor of the Nancy Seear Building on King Edwards Walk. There is lift access to the first floor only. Good mobility required for stairs to studio and garden
What you need
Notebook and pen, rubber gloves and apron.
What you can do next
Continue to learn about natural dyeing, growing dye plants on our Seasonal Natural Dyeing Spring and Seasonal Natural Dyeing Summer. Follow us on instagram for inspiration @textilesatmorley
