Introduction to Natural Dyeing, Mere, Wiltshire
Description
6 hour 'Introduction to Natural Dyeing' workshop, 10am-4pm, Mere, Wiltshire. WHAT'S INCLUDED The workshop price includes 6 hours of guided tuition, which includes all the necessary materials and equipment including aprons and gloves. You will be given your own clear workshop handouts to take away with you. Teas, coffee and biscuits will be available all day. Please bring a pack lunch with you. WHAT TO EXPECT The workshop will teach you the basic principles and practice of natural dyeing using traditional, kitchen and foraged dye-stuffs. There will also be an introduction to indigo and over dyeing. Spaces are limited to ensure you receive as much guidance as you need. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience who would like some more practical guidance. MATERIALS We like to work with as many sustainable materials as possible and, where possible, we try to source end of line and second hand materials that would otherwise go to waste. You will be dyeing a range of natural yarns from hand spun recycled banana yarn to linen and organic cotton. Natural dyeing starter kits will be available for you to purchase at the end of the workshop for £40. These include all the ingredients you'll need to start dyeing at home. ABOUT YOUR TUTOR Claudia has been teaching English for over 30 years, specialising in prison education. Building on a life long interest in textiles, she teamed up with Elka, to produce naturally dyed yarns for fashion and upholstery fabrics. In response to many inquiries about natural dyeing, we are now delighted to be offering this 6 hour workshop. PARKING & ARRIVAL Kildare, Pettridge Lane, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6DG There is ample private parking. Directions: - From the A303 take the exit towards Mere/ B3095 - Continue onto Chetcombe Road - Turn left onto White Road/ B3095 - Turn left onto Boar Street - Turn left to stay on Boar Street and continue onto Pettridge Lane - The driveway for Kildare is on the left, directly before the 'priority over oncoming vehicles' sign. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure you have time to grab a cuppa and settle in before the workshop begins. We look forward to meeting you soon but if you have any questions beforehand, please feel free to contact us. CANCELLATION POLICY Workshop cancellations by you Our workshops are priced as fairly as possible. We therefore have to have a clear cancellation policy to ensure that we cover our costs and the on going viability of the workshop. Please check your diary carefully to ensure that you are available to attend any workshops you are booking with us. All our workshops are strictly non-refundable in all circumstances. If you give more than 14 days notice to cancel a place on a workshop your options are as follows: We will be happy to transfer you to another workshop, space permitting. If there are no suitable future dates for you to transfer to we can provide a voucher to be used for a future workshop booking, this will be valid for one year from the date of issue. You can of course send someone in your place at any time, but please note that this is your responsibility to find a replacement person and you must let us know in advance who will be attending. If you give less than 14 days notice to cancel a place on a workshop then your options are as follows: If you have COVID19 or are displaying symptoms of COVID19, you will be given a voucher to be used for a future workshop which will be valid for one year from the date of issue. If you would like to transfer, we can only transfer you to a future workshop if your place is re-sold. If you would like to transfer and the place is not re-sold, we can add you to a last minute availability waiting list for future dates of the workshop. If there are still unsold places on the workshop with 24-48 hours until the workshop is due to take place, we will offer you a place at no additional charge. Please note this option is not a guarantee of a space. We will do our best to fill the place within this time. Please be aware that in our experience it can be difficult to fill places on workshops at short notice. Multiple class sessions Some of our workshops take place over several sessions. If you miss a session unfortunately we cannot offer a make up session. If you require further tuition to complete your project you may be able to book 1:1 lessons depending on the project and tuition required. Workshop cancellations by us In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given at least 24 hours notice and offered a transfer to another date, voucher to be used at another time or in our store, or a full refund. We will not be held liable for any other costs or expenses that you may incur in the event of cancellation by us.
What's included in the price?
The workshop price includes 6 hours of guided tuition, which includes all the necessary materials and equipment including aprons and gloves. You will be given your own clear workshop handouts to take away with you. Self service teas, coffee and biscuits will be available all day. Please bring a pack lunch with you.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
ELKA is a weaving and natural dye studio based in Hampshire. Ellie spent a large part of her childhood living abroad and travelling. The vibrant markets of the Middle and Far East triggered her passion for colour, texture and pattern and this influence is expressed through her textiles. She completed both her BA in Textile Design, specialising in woven textiles, and MA in Design for Textile Futures at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, graduating in 2006. After graduating, she moved back to Winchester to set up her weaving business which she has been running full time since 2015. In 2018 Claudia (Ellie's mum) started working with the business to produce naturally dyed yarns for Ellie to weave with, and to sell on our website. If you are too far afield to join us on an in-person workshop, we have a growing range of online self-paced courses which have been designed to get you confidently weaving and natural dyeing from you home.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Weekends
- Mother's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Romantic
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Hen dos
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
- Easter
- Corporate days out & team building
- Father's Day
FAQs
None at all! This course is suitable for complete beginners, and those with little experience who are looking for a refresher.
