Seasonal Natural Dyeing and Printing Winter

When & Where

10 January 2023 - 7 February 2023 ( 25 hours, 5 weeks )
Day Time, Tuesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Zoe Burt
Course Code W22TTSE02B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Create a natural dye palette using plant extracts and seasonal foraging. Print with natural dye extracts and print discharge methods to remove colour and create pattern. Experiment with a range of pattern and mark making techniques on various fabric bases such as fine woven wool, peace silk and organic cotton and linen. Explore current thinking around issues of sustainability in textiles and current innovations including new fibre types.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Dye fabric using natural dye extracts
Print with natural dye extracts
Over print & discharge print using natural methods
Develop simple screen print designs using stencils
Explore and understand natural processes in contemporary textile practice

Cost

Full fee

£265

Concession fee

£200

Class format and activities

Learn in a friendly and supportive environment through presentations, demonstrations, group discussions and create your own sample book with recipes and methods.

Entry requirements

Entry is open to all levels and is suitable for beginners

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. Fabrics are available for sale including organic cotton, linen and silks.

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