NATURAL COLOUR & FIBRE. GROWN HERE.
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Introduction to Natural Dye: A Beginner's Natural Colour Workshop (24/1/27)
$148.00
Connect with what's growing around you, and learn to turn it into beautiful,
one-of-a-kind fabric.
WHEN: Sunday 24th January, 1pm - 4pm - Light refreshements included
WHERE: Papahoa Fibreworks HQ, 78 Buchan St, Chch.
We'll start with the groundwork every natural dyer needs: a brief, practical run-through of fabric preparation, so the colour you create actually lasts. Then we'll get into the dyestuffs, discussing the surprising range of colour hiding in plants, plant waste, and garden pickings, plus how simple modifications can stretch that into a much broader palette.
You'll use these plants to build abstract patterns on fabric through bundle dyeing. First, you'll practise the technique on pre-treated cotton squares, before taking what you've learned to create your own one-of-a-kind silk bandana to keep or gift.
We'll cover how to care for your finished fabric so the colour keeps its life, and there's space to ask questions throughout — this is a beginner's session, and no question is too basic. You'll leave with a take-home booklet compiling everything covered — techniques, references, and notes — so you can keep practising natural dye at home long after the workshop ends.
one-of-a-kind fabric.
WHEN: Sunday 24th January, 1pm - 4pm - Light refreshements included
WHERE: Papahoa Fibreworks HQ, 78 Buchan St, Chch.
We'll start with the groundwork every natural dyer needs: a brief, practical run-through of fabric preparation, so the colour you create actually lasts. Then we'll get into the dyestuffs, discussing the surprising range of colour hiding in plants, plant waste, and garden pickings, plus how simple modifications can stretch that into a much broader palette.
You'll use these plants to build abstract patterns on fabric through bundle dyeing. First, you'll practise the technique on pre-treated cotton squares, before taking what you've learned to create your own one-of-a-kind silk bandana to keep or gift.
We'll cover how to care for your finished fabric so the colour keeps its life, and there's space to ask questions throughout — this is a beginner's session, and no question is too basic. You'll leave with a take-home booklet compiling everything covered — techniques, references, and notes — so you can keep practising natural dye at home long after the workshop ends.
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Please note before purchasing a ticket:
- This is not a wheelchair accessible event.
- This is based in a commercial dye studio, as such there will be hazards such as hoses, open flame and hot pots.
- Refunds will be on a case-by-case basis but as a small business, we unfortunately cannot refund any tickets that are cancelled within a week before the event.
