Natural Dyeing Workshop: Expand Your Colour Palette

Learn how to expand your natural colour palette for natural dyeing, printing and painting



2 hours Location Wapping Class size 1 to 13 (public classes), 5 to 40   £63 - £69 (Earlybird price of £63 applies if you book into a public session 20+ days ahead. £70 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

In this workshop we will learn how to correctly modify colours on a dye bath as well as in naturally dyed textiles using a few methods which will include a natural bleach technique, natural painted resists and metal salts to switch colours to further develop your natural dyeing palette.
This might sound a little bit too technical but it is actually simple, straightforward and a lot of fun! You will end up with a wealth of options to explore and add to your natural dye practice in regards to surface decoration and colour palettes. These techniques can be applied on paper or textiles. On this occasion we will be working with textiles.
I will be showing samples on different fibres, giving some natural dye tips and sharing some basic -and not so basic!- information regarding natural dyes, including some good ways to prepare fabrics for dyeing and what are the fibres that best take natural colour.
This is a family friendly workshop and beginners as well as more experienced participants are welcome to join.
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!

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Save £6 per guest, when you book 20+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Natural Dyeing Workshop: Expand Your Colour Palette

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 1:57am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 6 Nov 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.

  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm, £69 per person
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm, £63 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
  • Tips and tricks on how to easily modify colours in Natural dyeing for textiles
  • Any samples you make
  • Ideas to start your Botanical dyeing journal
  • A handout with relevant information, suppliers, links and tips!
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Knowledge required
This is a family friendly workshop and beginners as well as more experienced participants are welcome to join.
What to bring
Please bring a notebook and a pen if you fancy getting a bit technical and take some notes for reference, or bring your natural dye journal if you have one.
Additionally, bring a plastic bag to take your wet work back home and a notebook and a pen if you fancy getting a bit technical and take some notes for reference. Anyhow, the class will be very practical and fun!
Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Wapping

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

Your teacher can also travel within 7 miles of Wapping, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Natural Dyeing Workshop: Expand Your Colour Palette

  • 5/5 from Elise W., attended Sep 2026: Really practical and hands on workshop to deepen my understanding of botanical dyes and modifiers. Calm and encouraging atmosphere, thank you so much Renata! :)
  • 5/5 from Mavi Leone, attended Jul 2026: this class really helped improving my botanical dyeing knowledge. Renata’s studio is beautiful and she generously guided us through the process sharing lots of tips and information about different dyes, recipes and types of fabric. Her samples are incredible too! Would come back for more!
  • 5/5 from Victoria Butler, attended May 2026: Renata was excellent. Fun and informative class about dyeing techniques, types of dyes, types of textiles. She is clearly passionate about her craft. The class involved dyeing a piece of fabric and painting onto fabrics to create patterns.
  • 5/5 from Jocelyn Foye, attended Mar 2026: This is a fantastic Workshop about expanding the colours you've achieved in your natural dyeing. I thoroughly enjoyed the Workshop. I learned a great deal because Renata was patient and shared the vast knowledge she has on the subject. I recommend this Workshop for the budding yarn dyer as a must!
  • 5/5 from Gemma Wilson, attended Jan 2025: I'm so glad I had this session with Renata. It's allowed me to explore more colours and fabrics than I've ever tried before, or would have discovered on my own. She's extremely knowledgable and chill too. Thanks Renata!
  • 5/5 from Jenifer Landor, attended Nov 2023: Renata was really inspiring - and I learned a lot of general practical info which is what i wanted. She is right that it would be a good idea to do classes that revolve around colour in the morning!
Your teacher

Natural Dyeing Laboratory
Natural Dyeing Laboratory

5.0 (46)
female Women-owned

I'm a visual artist and arts educator working with natural colour, textiles, clay, seeds, and flowers I gather myself. Since 2018, I've been designing and leading sustainable, hands-on workshops and mindful sessions for all kinds of groups: corporate teams looking for something genuinely different and engaging, hen parties wanting a fun creative afternoon, and people who just love making things and learning about plant dyes and fibres.
My sessions are grounded in mental health and well-being. I create spaces for play, fun and connection, where there's no right or wrong, just the pleasure of making something with your hands that you can take home at the end of the workshop.
Based in Wapping, I'm also happy to travel to your venue. Available for private bookings, team-building events, hen dos, and more.

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