Natural Dyeing Class for Beginners

A welcoming entry point for newcomers to help build foundational skills on Botanical Dyeing



3 hours Class size 3 to 20 guests    

  £80 (£70 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this natural dyeing for beginners class in London, you will build foundations to dive confidently into the world of botanical colours and learn how to make and fix stunning hues on protein fabric. Experience the magic of transforming plain materials into vibrant and long lasting botanically dyed textiles using only natural ingredients. By the end of the workshop, you will have a beautifully dyed creation to take home with you and the confidence to try more plants at your own pace.
If the idea of natural dyeing seems daunting, fear not! My warm and welcoming environment is perfect for beginners, as well as for intermediate students or those who'd like to push their skills further. I am an experienced artist and tutor and will happily guide you through each step of the process with patience and encouragement.
During the class, you will work with an array of plant-based materials, experiencing the joy of handcrafting something truly unique. The hands-on activity may evoke a sense of tranquillity as you observe the colours unfold before you.
Immerse yourself in this transformative experience and leave with newfound skills!
Dates
I am flexible with timings. If the listed slots don’t quite work for you, please don’t be shy about asking for another date or time. Just let me know whether you’d like a private booking, or if you’d prefer me to open up a new time slot for others to join too.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the building has some steps and at the moment there are no ramps available.
Photography:
This workshop might be photographed, please contact me if you do not wish to appear on a photo. Thank you!
What you'll get
  • A handout with relevant information, suppliers, links and tips!
  • Ideas on how to start your own sampler and botanical dye journal
  • Any samples you'd make.
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Knowledge required
No previous knowledge is required; just bring curiosity, presence, and patience to the class. The rest will naturally unfold. :)
What to bring
Please bring a plastic bag or two to take your wet samples home. You might want to bring some notepads and a pencil to take notes and start your botanical dyeing journal.
Materials and tools will be provided, but feel free to gather in advance and bring some onion skins, avocado pits and skins, pomegranate skins, and/or used tea bags to extract colour from.
Location

Wapping

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 8 miles of Wapping, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Natural Dyeing Laboratory
Natural Dyeing Laboratory

5.0 (34)
female Women-owned

I am a visual artist and arts educator working with colour, textiles, minerals, clay, seeds, flowers and pigments that I carefully gather from plants around me and nearby.
I specialise in sustainable wellbeing workshops and creative mindful sessions for community groups, CPD and staff training for small companies and institutions.
I have been working with natural dyes since 2019 and have an extensive experience planning and delivering creative and engaging sustainable workshops for people of all ages and many backgrounds.
I see these experiences as tools for learning but also for grounding and reflection that aim to connect with ourselves and with others in a supportive, non judgemental safe space. Interested in mental health and wellbeing, I nurture environments where people can reach a deeper level of understanding of their feelings and emotions, allowing time for play and exploration with a focus on the process of making and collective learning.

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2026-06-19 15:00:00
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