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 fabrics. Explore current thinking around issues of sustainability in textiles.
Courses
Natural Dye and Sustainable Print Winter
When & Where
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14 January 2025 - 11 February 2025 ( 25 hours, 5 weeks )
- Day Time, Tuesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Liz K Miller
- Course Code W24TTSE01C
- 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:
- 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
£285
Concession fee
£215
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
