Curriculum!

For those of you excited to use extracts & powders, this lesson shows you exactly how to make a dye bath from dye powders with extra tips on ensuring even + consistent colour from your powdered baths. 

We look at dye baths and their longevity, I share how to prolong the life of your dye baths so you can get the most from each bath or pot of colour. 

Sometimes it takes a while to gather enough dye plants to make a dye bath. We look at how to store your plants so you can access natural colour year round. 

This module would not be complete without answering any & all your questions. We covered a lot of material in this module & this area will help alleviate your doubt & uncertainty while clarifying everything you need to know about dye baths. 

We look at how to dye cellulose fibres, with clear & detailed instruction, you'll be producing stunning plant dyed fibres, textiles or garments in no time!

A lesson that every novice dyer needs we take a look at what it takes to create strong, rich & deep natural colours. 

I share with you my tops tips after 12+ years of natural dyeing for myself, my brand & other companies. Think of it this way, I've learnt the hard way to save you the heartache! 

When you go start naturally dyeing fibre, you will have pieces & colours you love and others that just don't "do" it for you. Learning to over-dye allows you to save & re-purpose your dyeing 'mistakes' or 'mishaps'.

This module would not be complete without knowing how to wash & care for your naturally dyed goods. We look at how to best care for & prolong the life of your naturally dyed textiles.

One of the most beautiful & rewarding aspects in any dyers process, your journal is a place to document & record. A piece of art in itself, we take a look at this all important part of your creative practice. 

I answer all your questions on dyeing fibre. This section will alleviate any doubt and support you as you progress through the modules and bring your naturally dyed fibres to life! 

Next we look at how to modify your fibres & the different methods of modifying to increase your colour possibilities. 

Now that you understand what modifiers are, I show you how to make a modifier & modify your fibre. 

We look at all things iron, a powerful ingredient that can expand & open up your colour possibilities while adding depth & drama to your palette.

I show you exactly how to modify with iron to deepen your colours, expand your possibilities & add to your palette! 

I share a simple homemade iron recipe so you can incorporate iron into your practice and elevate your experiments. 

Essential to your process, we look at how to best store, re-use or dispose of your modifiers. 

I answer all your burning questions on modifying, the how, why, when or where!  

We look at a simple way to add colour to your palette with yellow, orange & green. 

Exploring vibrancy, we look at how to create deep and striking hues of pink, raspberry and plum.

I show you how to create some of the delicate tones that made me fall in love with this process! 

One of my most enjoyable dye projects to date! I show you exactly how to naturally dye 100% organic cotton terry in a beautiful shade of rich chocolate brown. 

Using one of my favourite dyes, I show you how to dye a 100% cotton t-shirt & matching overalls in a warm hues.

Whether you want to create these for yourself, as gifts for loved ones or commercially for your business, these 100% wool socks will brighten up the coldest of feet. 

Next in our project series is a practical one, I show you how to naturally dye a cotton baseball cap a beautiful shade of pink. 

Switching up our palette, we dye a set of napkins in a beautiful shade of ochre. 

Another very beautiful & practical project, I show you how to dye a classic Aran jumper (sweater) in a gorgeous natural hue. 

For all of you animal fibre lovers, I show you how to dye yarn in two beautiful shades.