Not Sure Where to Begin With Natural Dyeing?
This page will guide you to the right place, whether you’re just starting, returning after trying before, or ready for deeper study.
No wonder you feel overwhelmed, confused, intimidated, or even disheartened! With that in mind, I've curated my most helpful natural dye resources below to help develop your skills, grow your confidence & fill your life with plant colour!
There’s a lot to absorb when you first start natural dyeing, from cleaning your fibre, making your colours stick & figuring out which plants to use.
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Where Should You Begin?
You want to slow down, work seasonally, and develop your process, skills & colour palette.
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I'm Kathryn, your dye instructor.
My approach to natural dyeing is rooted in:
- Knowing where to look for colour
- Using reliable, historically grounded techniques
- Working with local & seasonal colour
- Building understanding & skill
This work draws on more than 15 years of natural dye practice.
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What Plants Can I Dye With?
Have you ever wondered what colours you can get from plants or what plants to use for natural colour? Check out some of the dye plants below and see what beautiful shades I got from each one.
Want to learn more?
If you’d like a complete, practical guide to natural colour sources, where to look, what hues to expect, and which plants work best, my eBook provides a clear, organised guide below ↓
Get the Natural Colour Guide →
- 200+ Natural dye sources
- Listed by colour & plant type
- Includes plants that make: Pinks & reds, yellows & oranges, greens, blues, violets, browns, greys & charcoals
Nature's Palette: A Dyer's Guide to Plant-Based Colours
STOP GUESSING, START DYEING
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Want to Experiment With Colour?
While the eBook helps you identify and understand sources of natural colour, the Paintmaking course lets you actively create and experiment with those colours in a new way.
Try Paintmaking →
Learn how to turn plants into vibrant, plant-based paints for textiles, paper, and printmaking. A creative way to explore colour while deepening your understanding of natural pigments.
Natural Paintmaking Course
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Natural Dyeing With Avocado
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This one-hour mini-course teaches you how to dye fabric or garments beautiful shades of pink and peach using avocado stones.
Dye Fabric With Avocado Stones
STILL NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
