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I'm a natural dye artist and educator with over 15 years of experience in sustainable product development, e-commerce & traditional natural dyeing techniques. Based in Dublin and working internationally, I help people reconnect with nature through the magic and alchemy of natural colour.
Rooted in sustainability and a deep respect for nature & traditional craft, my work encourages slowing down and rediscovering the joy of creativity.
I came to natural dyeing by accident, led by curiosity and a longing for something meaningful. The first time I pulled fibre from a dye bath, something clicked. I had found the thing I’d been searching for, and everything changed.
natural dye artist & educator
Hi, I'm Kathryn
Launched a sustainable dye studio selling naturally dyed homewares, textiles & accessories sold throughout USA, Europe & Japan.
Wrote "Natural Dyeing, Learn How to Create Colour & Dye Textiles Naturally", published by Hardy Grant.
2016
2022
Created a comprehensive natural dye curriculum & my first online natural dye course. Continue to teach online & in-person.
2023
After two decades abroad, returned home to raise my daughters in Ireland.
2014
Despite a heavy mix of nerves & imposter syndrome, I taught my first natural dye workshop at The Handcraft Studio School in Emeryville, CA.
2013
Discovered the magic of Indigo, fell down a rabbit hole & worked exclusively with this captivating blue plant for the next four years.
2010
While living in N. California, I started a business selling handcrafted textiles made from 100% organic & sustainably sourced fibres.
2009
How It's Unfolding
" I never get tired of seeing others discover
the joy, beauty & alchemy of natural dyes for the first time".
Expertise & Offerings
CREATIVE WORK & COMMISSIONS
From time to time, I take on special dye projects and collaborations. I’m currently developing a new series of naturally dyed work - available soon.
NATURAL DYE RESEARCH
For over three years, I’ve documented monthly dye tests using foraged plants around Dublin. This evolving research library supports my teaching and honours the seasonal nature of plants and their colours.
TEACHING & COURSES
I teach natural dyeing both online and in-person, sharing practical techniques and creative inspiration with beginners and experienced makers alike.
15
Years Of Natural Dyeing Experience
8,760+
Number Of Products Hand Dyed With Plants
7
Online & In-person Workshop Attendees
1047+
Commercial Natural Dye Experience
What I Love About Natural Dyeing
No matter how much I learn, nature continues to surprise & inspire me with new plants & colour possibilities!
COLOUR POSSIBILITIES
SLOW & MEDITATIVE
The process is slow, methodical & considered. It connects you to the present moment, similar to meditation.
APPRECIATION FOR NATURE
Natural dyeing teaches us about the natural world, sources of pure colour & the plants growing in our localities. It is restorative, grounding & recharging!
What I Love About Natural Dyeing
Being able to dye what you want in any colour you desire is a feeling like no other!
CREATIVE FREEDOM
The pot's simmering, the dye extracting, the aromas, the chemistry & the alchemy. I love it all!
The process offers a way to unplug from the digital world while calming & relaxing our nervous systems.
CALMS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Find out if you're making these common mistakes & learn about three areas of improvement to save countless hours while getting colours that last!
Three Tips To Improve Your Naturally Dyed Colours & Textiles
"No chemical dye has that lustre, that under glow of rich colour, that delicious aromatic smell, that soft light & shadow that give so much pleasure to the eye. These colours are alive!
The remarkable VIOLETTA THURSTAN, 1878-1978
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