Description
Join textile artist Sophie Bowen for a workshop exploring the creative possibilities of natural dyes. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the world of natural dyes and learn how to create beautiful colours from different plants and food waste found accessible to us. You will be shown how a dye bath is made, and together with Sophie, will dye a selection of silk and wool fibres that you can take home to use in future creative projects. Sophie will also share some of her own creative process in embroidery and drawing with inks to inspire you and there will be an opportunity to have a play with some pre-dyed yarn and natural inks in the session. You will come away with an understanding for natural dye methods, your own selection of naturally dyed mini skeins suitable for embroidery, crochet or knitting, as well as an experimental sample you create alongside Sophie and the group. This beginner friendly class is aimed to encourage you to be inspired to create freely. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials will be provided. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- Accommodation offered
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
