NATURAL DYES AND COLOUR MASTERCLASS
In Person course - Deemouth Artist Studios Project Space, Torry, Aberdeen. Saturday 22nd Feb and Sunday 23rd Feb.
10:00 – 15:00 both days.
Maximum Class Size: 3
Level: Beginner/Intermediate.
In this workshop join me, where over the course of two days you will be immersed in the natural dying process and the magical world of colour.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the steps required to source & extract colour naturally & apply these to textiles. While our dye pots work their magic we’ll also explore colour theory and how you can create your own successful colour palettes that can be used for any artistic or creative project. On the second day we will continue by exploring mono-printing using our dyed textiles as our starting point.
You will leave with a natural dye journal full of samples.
Together we will cover the techniques of the natural dye process & look at:
- How to prepare fibre for natural dyeing
- How to make colour bind & fix to your fabric
- How to source natural colour & the best sources to use
- How to prepare plants for the dye bath
- How to extract dye
- How to naturally dye fibre
- Modifying our natural colours
- Colour theory and how to build successful colour palettes
- Mono-printing onto our dyed textiles
Materials to bring with you: For this course all materials will be provided.
Light refreshments will be provided. The day will include a lunch break but please bring your own lunch.
What others have said about Fiona’s courses:
“I was delighted with the content and pace of this course. Excellent, clear tuition and very interesting examples of others' work to inspire and enthuse us. As a beginner, I really didn't expect to come away with a completed piece - and I did! I was astonished by what I achieved. Brilliant, friendly and fun! Thank you so much, Fiona.”
“The course has been brilliant, I’ve gone from knowing really nothing about stitching to being totally addicted! It’s very relaxing and also very satisfying to create something from scratch.”
“Before this course I could not sew. I now know over 10 different stitches and have been given the opportunity and space to think of the creative ways to apply stitching. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend Fiona who is so encouraging.”
“I loved how Fiona took us from a basic place but pointed us towards wonderful artistry. It was very empowering and inspiring!”
Please take a moment to read our cancellation policy before you book: Unfortunately, our in person classes are non-refundable. Due to our small class sizes it is also very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to fit you in on another date but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances.
In the event that we are forced to cancel a class, we will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or swap your booking to another suitable date.
Please note: My studio and toilets are located up two flights of stairs. Please contact me in advance of booking if you have any accessibility requirements.