Design Museum Academy Adult Workshop
Workshop: Natural Dyes
Learn how to use fresh and dried flowers to naturally dye silk in this eco–conscious workshop with designer Georgia Bosson.
Priority bookings for members.
What to expect
An introduction to natural dyeing to explore bundle dyeing techniques and find out how different fibres respond to this process.
Learn how to dye silk with bundle dying using seasonal plants along with a selection of carefully dried flowers. Participants will create two unique lengths of delicate silk that can be used to make a scarf, a pillowcase, lavender bags or even beautiful Japanese-style Furoshiki gift wrapping.
Attendees will leave with the knowledge required to make their own bundle–dyed items using simple equipment which can be found in any kitchen. They will also be encouraged to experiment with dye baths from waste foodstuffs and gain the skills to start their own dying journey.
You will learn:
Bundle dyeing
Fibre recognition
How to mordant
Using food waste to create dye baths
Please note:
This workshop is suitable for all adults, including beginners.
All materials will be provided for the duration of the session.
Facilitator
Georgia Bosson
Bosson is a print and product designer specialising in textiles. Her collections combine hand screen printed textiles and timber products with quilting and embroidery. Bosson's creative process is craft-led with drawing and paper stencil screen prints and she is inspired by finding patterns in unexpected places she seeks to create a fresh and contemporary yet timeless aesthetic.
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Booking information
Adult: £55
Early bird Adult: £50
Student/Concession: £45
Early bird Student/Concession: £42
Members: £45
Early bird tickets are available until Saturday 8 June.
Check out the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy here.
Images by Georgia Bosson.