Recent movements in the textile industry towards a more sustainable approach have generated research into the use of bio-mordants. These use naturally occurring copper and aluminium that hyper accumulate in some plant species and can be used to replaces the chemicals presently used, some of which are toxic and polluting. This, together with the exploration of novel dye-materials, such as industrial waste, such as fruit peel from the juice industry, make it an inspiring and challenging time to be involved in this area of sustainable design.
Workshops 2022
Westonbirt
Printing with natural Dyes
The National Arboretum
Tetbury
GL8 8QS
18th June 2022
Westonbirt
Foraged Colour
The National Arboretum
Tetbury
GL8 8QS
22nd July 2022
Victoria Works Studios
Foraged colour
London Road
Chalford
Nr Stroud
Gloucester
GL6 8HNDates to be confirmed
Discover techniques for using natural dyes for printing. Try safe and Eco-friendly dyeing methods. Explore both traditional dye materials and wild plants. Workshops are aimed at various levels of skill/experience:
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