Happyroots
Availability: Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8 to 10 people
3-4 hours
"Dive into the world of natural dyeing with our extensive and engaging programme for teenagers and adults. "
"This course provides an in-depth look at the botanical dyeing technique, which uses only natural plants such as flowers, leaves, and even garden waste. This workshop, led by the experienced botanical printer Maggie Pearson, offers a deep dive into the sustainable art of creating Botanical Dyeing with natural materials."
What You'll do:
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Workshop Highlights: This class is ideal for craft enthusiasts and those interested in sustainable fashion. It will provide a full education on the processes and science behind natural dyeing. Engage in a 3-4 hour session that combines theoretical knowledge with practical dyeing techniques
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Discover Dyes: Previous to the lesson, every trainee are encouraged to gather their own natural coloring materials, such as flowers, leaves, and garden waste. This adds an exhilarating element of a treasure hunt to the experience.
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Detailed Dyeing Techniques: Acquire knowledge about different natural dyes and their origins, the influence of pH levels on dye hues, and the application of mordants to firmly attach these dyes to fabric.
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Hands-On Dye Preparation: Harness advanced methods to create your own dyes from basic ingredients, such as heat extraction and mordanting, by carefully selecting natural materials and adjusting pH levels to modify colour intensities.
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Interactive Dyeing Session: Use the provided 60x60 cm silk scarves for your project, we encourage consumers bring any dye-ready fabric from home to personalize for up cycling. Try with different dyeing techniques such as bundle dyeing, ice dyeing, or immersion dyeing in order to create distinctive patterns.
Please Note:
Tailored for Creativity and Sustainability: This class is ideal for individuals who have an intense passion in crafts and sustainable fashion. It's an excellent way to spend the day learning, creating, and establishing connections with those who share similar interests.
Pricing: ( What's included in the price? )
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All mordants and tannins, other materials needed in class.
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You can also bring your fabrics to the class.
Cancellation policy:
Flexible - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts.
LOCATION:
Near Liverpool Cricket Ground, Aigburth Road, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside, L19 0PR