Natural Dye and Sustainable Print Winter

About this course

Participants develop a natural dye palette using plant extracts, seasonal foraged materials, food waste and resources from the college dye garden. The course introduces fabric preparation, screen printing with natural dye extracts, overprinting and natural discharge methods for layering or altering colour. Pattern and mark making are explored across different fabrics. Teaching combines presentations, demonstrations and group discussions, with participants compiling a sample book of recipes, methods and dyed or printed samples.

What you'll learn

• Prepare and dye fabric with plant extracts, foraged materials and food waste
• Apply natural dye extracts through screen printing
• Use overprinting and natural discharge methods to alter printed colour
• Develop patterns and marks on a range of fabrics
• Examine natural processes in contemporary textile practice

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to all levels and is suitable for beginners. More experienced learners can use the sessions to extend their existing skills. Participation includes demonstrations, presentations and group discussions alongside individual textile sampling.

• Suitable for learners beginning to explore natural dyeing and printing
• Experienced textile learners can build on existing skills

Before you go

• Bring a notebook and pen, rubber gloves and an apron.
• The studio and dye garden are accessed by stairs because lift access reaches only the first floor; good mobility is required.