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Natural Dyeing with Ilka White
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Plants have been used to dye fibre and fabric for thousands of years and a beautiful natural palette is still available to you without the need for harmful chemicals. Local weeds or kitchen off-cuts can offer harmonious hues in a range of values and intensity. This hands-on workshop introduces a selection of local colour possibilities, as well as discussing fibre types, mordanting options and safety of dyes. Shibori techniques will also be used to produce patterned cloth. Come and discover some of nature’s hidden sources of colour!
Please bring to the class:
1. A Bucket
2. Large sealable jars / containers to take dye home in.
3. Notebook and pencil
4. Your lunch, snacks to sustain you and a water bottle.
5. Optional: As many Avocado pips, Sourgrass flowers (yellow oxalis) and Onion skins as you can collect
(separate red from brown).
Ilka will bring Fabric samples and other dyestuffs.
*Wear old, casual clothes you wouldn't mind splashing.
Trainer Bio:
Ilka White is an artist, designer and maker of textiles. Her work often responds to the forces at play within the natural world and reflects the principals of sustainability. She is a great believer in the ability of beauty and creativity to lift the spirit. An experienced teacher, Ilka's popular classes also reflect her love of the handmade, and her contemporary use of traditional making methods.
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- Natural dyes to use
- Colour possibilities
- Dyeing techniques
- Notes and dyes to take home
- Rubber gloves and a bucket
- Scissors, note pad and pen
- Lunch, water bottle and snacks to sustain you
- Large sealable jars / container to take home dyes
- As many Avocado pips, onion skins as you can collect (separate red from brown).
Old clothing or an apron
Those interested in using nature to add colour
16 September 2019 • Natural Dyeing with Ilka White
Very good instructor, well organised day full of activity and learning.
30 June 2019 • Natural Dyeing with Ilka White
Ilka's workshop was sensational! She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I learnt so much about natural dyeing, both practical and theoretical. Her respectful, caring and generous approach to teaching and learning left me filled with admiration and excitement as I now embark on my own natural dyeing adventures. Five out of five stars!
25 June 2019 • Natural Dyeing with Ilka White
Fabulous workshop that demystified the world of natural dyeing. Ilka's wealth of knowledge and passion for natural dyeing is what made the day so engaging and informative. Lots of wow moments as gum leaves bubbled away in pots transforming pieces of fabric from neutral to the most beautiful shades of nature.