Beginner-Friendly Natural Dyeing

Beginner-Friendly Natural Dyeing

Step Into A World of Natural Colour Welcome to the enchanting world of beginner-friendly natural dyeing—a timeless art that turns humble plants into a rainbow of vibrant, lasting colours

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Natural Dyeing with Fresh-leaf Indigo

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Natural Dye Workshop London

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Spilling Tea with The Venetian Pantry

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Mèlisses, Andros: Island Adventures

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Mordants: What Are They?

Mordanting is a fundamental step in the natural dyeing process that ensures the vibrant colours from plant-based dyes bond effectively to your fabric.

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Welcome to my journal on natural dyeing!

Explore the rich world of plant-based dyes, learn about sourcing natural colours, and discover seasonal hues. Whether you're new to dyeing or an experienced enthusiast, join me as we step into the alchemy & beauty of natural dyeing. 







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Dye plants

From garden favourites to wild foraged treasures, explore the leaves, flowers, roots, and barks that can transform our fabric into art. 

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Favourites

Discover a curated mix of our readers' favourite tutorials, colour guides, and seasonal dye plants—a collection of articles for anyone exploring the art of natural dyeing.

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Tutorials

Explore step-by-step natural dye tutorials to guide you through creating beautiful, plant-based colours. From dyeing with marigold flowers to making paint from plants, take a look at our natural dye tutorials.

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natural dye workshops
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This summer’s natural dye workshop in collaboration with the incredible Jeni + Mo Glasgow was one of the most beautiful & memorable workshops to date! The sun came out in all its glory, we foraged for colour in…

Join Us: Summer Workshops

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By the early 1900s, Northern Ireland had over 75,000 people working in the linen industry and it had become one of the largest linen-producing regions in the world.

Irish Linen: Fibre to Fabric

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recent chats with zoe & morgan
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In recent chats with Zoe & Morgan, they got in touch & asked if I’d like to answer a few questions for their journal.

Recent chats with Zoe & Morgan

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This next workshop, which I am most excited about, is in collaboration with my lovely friend and creative magic maker Jeni Glasgow.

June: Create, Forage + Feast

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This year’s creative retreat took place at the incredible Mèlisses, a stunning cliffside B&B that trails down to the waters of the Aegean

Creative Retreat On The Island Of Andros

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natural dye book
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This natural dye book covers the entire process from start to finish. With simple yet comprehensive instructions on …

Natural Dyeing: My Book

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natural dye plants
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When natural dyeing with Heather, the woody stems and flowers can both be used.

Natural Dyeing with Heather

Natural Dye Sources

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Learning how & where to look for natural colour can be challenging. As you probably know, natural colour can come from many places, like flowers, plants, trees, fungi, lichen, minerals or invertebrates.

Summer Dye Plants: 20 Sources

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Elevate your art

Learn how to create vibrant, natural watercolour paints and inks from plants in this easy-to-follow tutorial. With practical steps and a list of accessible materials, you'll turn everyday plants into beautiful, sustainable paints. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and creative minds! 

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Three Tips To Improve Your Colours 

Find out if you're making these common natural dyeing mistakes and learn about three areas of improvement to save countless hours & improve your colour results! 

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Three tips to improve your colours & results!