Introduction to Bundle Dyeing with Stitched Up Co-op About the event As part of the Stretford Community Dye Garden (SCDG) project, we’re hosting a series of Masterclasses with local natural dye experts. With these sessions, we aim to share ideas, skills and enthusiasm for natural dyes, that can be put to use with the dyestuffs […]
SCDG MASTERCLASS: Intro to Bundle Dyeing with Natural Dyes – 15 July ’25 Read More »
Master the art of Fairisle colourwork knitting with knitting expert Debbie Tomkies. Learn how to read charts, change colours with ease and even how to hold your yarn in both hands (and avoid those pesky tangles!),
Colourwork knitting – Fairisle Read More »
Join Debbie Tomkies for a relaxing, fun evening, creating a beautiful landscape picture with simple needlefelting techniques. Suitable for all levels and all materials provided.
Create a needlefelted picture landscape – 6 May 25 (evening session) – Sale Read More »
Give your knits the professional touch and finish your seams, necklines and edgings with panache!
Professional finishing techniques – 12 July 2025 A4 Studios 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 »
