When? Sunday 1 October, 10-4pm, with a coffee and lunch break

What? During this fun, hands on class, you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes. You will learn how to prepare fabric using mordants and how to extract colour from plants. You’ll discover the wizardry when we play with acidic and alkaline modifiers as well as metallic salts. This will show you how you can shift tone and expand the colour palette into even more enticing shades.

We will spend the final section of the day having a go at the wonderful technique of Bundle Dyeing. This method creates beautiful abstract patterns with a scattering of harmonious colour. It requires letting go of preconceived ideas around outcome - leave that to nature.

You’ll depart the workshop with a dyer’s manual to remind you of the processes so you can do it at home, your colour samples to begin your dye recipe book and your own bundle dyed tote bag. Whether you’re a keen textile enthusiast, studying textiles at school, college or university, have a keen interest in sustainability or are simply just curious to learn, everyone is welcome.

Who? All welcome; no experience necessary; age 16+ (under 18s should attend with an adult). Max group size: 12.

How? Purchase via the link below or contact engagement@ovada.org.uk for more info. Standard Cost: £75 / Pay Less: £60 / Pay more: £90

If your preferred ticket type is fully booked, please contact engagement@ovada.org.uk for help.

https://www.ovada.org.uk/shop/p/natural-...

Materials: Almost all of the materials are provided but please bring the following -

An apron or old shirt you are happy getting messy in, dye does stain!

Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

Accessibility info

Please note participants may need to walk up and down the stairs from the education space throughout the day as we will be exploring different parts of the gallery to gather textures and architectural details as well as outside areas. Please get in touch if this may prevent you from attending.