Natural Dye and Weaving Workshop.
Dates – 4th and 11th July
Join Kitty at Wakelyns to weave your own tapestry from your own naturally dyed, hemp wool and Flax.
Get hands on with the art of natural dyeing and tapestry weaving in a stunning, tranquil setting at Wakelyns!
Day one – 4th July
Kickstart your creative journey by designing a tapestry using natural materials. Learn how to dye yarn (hemp, flax, and wool) with traditional dye plants, unlocking the beautiful, rich tones nature offers. After designing you will be harvesting your own dye plants from kitty’s natural dye garden, Connecting intimately with the land and the heritage of textiles.
Day 2: 12th July
Put your new skills to the test! Using the yarn you dyed, you’ll learn basic weaving and tapestry techniques, creating a unique design that reflects your personal style.
Lunch is provided by silva bakery at Wakelyns using organic produce from Wakelyns, All materials are included, from the natural dyes to yarns, teas, and coffees.
Cost £200
Any questions please contact kittywilsonbrown@outlook.com
Photos from my last workshop below.
Day 1: Naturally dyeing ( hemp, flax and wool yarn)
Day 2: Tapestry weaving
🌿 Indigo Workshop from field to fabric 🌿
Date – 8th August 2026
Discover the magic of indigo from plant to pigment to wearable art.
In this immersive, hands on workshop, you’ll learn the fascinating journey of indigo from the field to the fabric. We’ll explore how indigo is grown and harvested, how the leaves are transformed into dye, and how a living indigo vat is created.
You’ll see the indigo dyeing process in action right alongside the plants, and learn the essential steps of building and maintaining a natural indigo vat. We’ll cover the basics of reduction, oxygen, and the chemistry that makes indigo’s signature blue possible.
Then, you’ll put your new knowledge into practice.
Using simple tie dye techniques, you’ll dye and create your own one of a kind indigo bandana to take home watching the magical transformation from green to blue as the fabric oxidises in the air.
No prior experience is necessary just bring your curiosity and creativity.
What You’ll Experience:
- Introduction to the indigo plant and its journey from field to dye
- Demonstration of harvesting and processing indigo
- Step by step overview of how to make and care for an indigo vat
- Live field dyeing demonstration
- Hands on tie dye bandana dyeing.
- Your own handmade indigo bandana to keep
Perfect for plant lovers, textile enthusiasts, artists, and anyone curious about natural colour.
Date – 8th August 2026
Cost £95
Lunch and all materials are included in ticket price.
Lunch is provided by silva bakery at Wakelyns using organic produce from Wakelyns.
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Any questions please contact kittywilsonbrown@outlook.com
