Botanical Silk Scarf Workshop

Create your own gorgeous scarf at this botanical dyeing workshop in Manchester.



3 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 20

  £60 (£60 for Public; £60 for Private. £70 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join me for a fun and creative day at my botanical dyeing workshop, where you'll learn to make your very own silk scarf! In this hands-on activity, you will learn the fascinating art of natural dyeing and create your own beautiful silk scarf using botanical materials.
The workshop begins with a glass of fizz while I share a little about my journey as a designer and my passion for botanical dyeing. After the introduction, you will learn how to dye your own 60cm x 60cm silk scarf using the bundle dyeing method. This is a natural dyeing technique that creates beautiful prints from flowers, petals, leaves, and extract dyes.
Your bundle will then be steamed to draw out and fix the colour. While this magical process takes place, you will learn how to print onto a gift card using flower pounding, or 'Tatakizome' – an ancient Japanese technique of hammering plants to create a print.
You'll finish the day with not only a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind silk scarf but also a unique botanical card. This workshop is a wonderfully rewarding experience, showing you how to capture the beauty of nature in fabric and on paper.
What you'll get
  • Glass of fizz or sparkling soft drink
  • All materials are supplied on the day, such as natural dyes, flowers, silk scarf, etc.
  • Apron and gloves are supplied on the day.
  • Take home a dyed silk scarf and a printed greeting card.
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Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Manchester Craft & Design Centre, Oak Street, Greater, Manchester M4 5JD

Your teacher can also travel within 50 miles of Greater, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Three Storey Design
Three Storey Design

4.7 (3)
female Women-owned

I am Claire the creative force behind Three Storey Design, a brand born in Autumn 2022, South Manchester.
After 23 years as a clothing designer, I decided to embark on a new adventure. I took time away from the fast-paced fashion industry to reconnect with the world of craft, a space where I could again work with my hands and embrace the creative freedom I had missed.
Inspired by nature, I love to use traditional techniques to create vibrant colours and prints derived from local botanical sources. My interest extends beyond design, recognising the important role that nature plays in supporting our wellbeing – a value that has always been central to my life.
At Three Storey Design, I design, dye, and produce handcrafted products using natural botanical extract dyes, flowers, and plants on silk and cotton fabrics. I hand-dye and sew bespoke accessories between her home studio and Studio 16 at the Manchester Craft & Design Centre.
I also proudly host Natural Silk Dyeing Workshops at the Manchester Craft & Design Centre and other recognisable locations across Greater Manchester. These workshops, designed for groups, private parties, and corporate events, offer a unique opportunity for participants of all skill levels to create beautiful hand-dyed silk scarves. Attendees learn ancient techniques, Bundle Dyeing and the traditional Japanese art of Tatakizome, or flower pounding.

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