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Seasonal Botanical Dyes Workshop

Name: Seasonal Botanical Dyes Workshop
Start: 2026-07-11T12:00:00Z
End: 2026-07-11T12:00:00Z
Location: Camden Art Centre

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July 11, 2026

Camden Art Centre, 🇬🇧

About This Event

Seasonal Botanical Dyes Workshop, taking place on July 11, 2026, at Camden Art Centre in London.

Learn how to make natural dyes using local, seasonally foraged materials.
Explore a palette of colours derived from British-grown and locally foraged plants, including comfrey and mugwort.
Engage in a relaxed atmosphere within Camden Art Centre’s garden, observing plants and trees to develop a holistic understanding of material growth.
Gain insights into responsible foraging practices and methods for using plant-based kitchen waste as dyes.
All necessary materials, a small reference library for inspiration, and an organic tea break will be provided.

This workshop is designed for adults and is beginner-friendly, teaching methods that can be replicated at home.

The workshop runs for 4 hours. No refunds are available for this event.

A 15-minute drawing session.
A short history of natural dyes.
Demonstration of the creation of three colours using natural dyes.
Knowledge of how to safely repeat the process and create natural dyes at home.
Two natural dye samples.
Basic fabric knowledge.
Knowledge of non-toxic mordants.
Ground understanding of what tannins are.
Basic knowledge of plants which can be safely and responsibly foraged in England as natural dyes.
Knowledge of a selection of plants that can be grown in small home gardens in England for natural dyes.
Inspiration for natural practices and fabric care.