Experience Nature’s Beautiful Blues in this fascinating workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. In this in person workshop Debbie will be showing you how to set up a simple dye vat using sodium carbonate (soda ash) and thiourea dioxide (spectralite). This reliable, easy to use vat can be created easily at home with our Natural […]
In this workshop you will use a range of readily available leaves and plants to create fabulous prints on fabrics. You will learn how to find the best plants for printing, explore different ways to create prints, sampling and experimenting on cotton fabric. Using your samples for ideas and inspiration you will apply your new-found
Introduction to botanical printing – Sunnybank Mills, Farsley nr Leeds – 27 June 2025 Read More »
Join dye expert Debbie Tomkies in her cosy Altrincham studio as she shows you how to create beautiful colours from plant extracts and plants using simple techniques you can repeat at home. The short taster session is suitable for complete beginners. For those who have done some natural dyeing previously, there is plenty to explore
Colours from Nature – Introduction to naturally dyeing yarn – 30 April 2025 Read More »
Create your own, beautiful indigo-dyed silk scarf! Experience Nature’s Beautiful Blues in this fascinating workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Learn to set up a simple indigo vat, try fun tie dye & shibori in a relaxing, fun environment!
Create your own indigo-dyed silk scarf! – (evening) Read More »
Love indie dyed yarn? Have a go at making your own on this fab workshop with dyeing expert Debbie Tomkies! Take home a gorgeous skein of yarn & exclusive pattern, ready for your next project!
Dyeing to Knit (& Crochet!) – (pm session) – 19 Mar 25 – A4 Studios, Altrincham Read More »
Love indie dyed yarn? Have a go at making your own on this fab workshop with dyeing expert Debbie Tomkies! Take home a gorgeous skein of yarn & exclusive pattern, ready for your next project!
Dyeing to Knit (& Crochet!) – (am session) – 19 Mar 25 – A4 Studios, Altrincham Read More »
