Dates TBC 2022
10am–2pm
£100
Gift vouchers available
Spaces
We are booking up to 8 people on this course however this is subject to change based on government guidelines concerning Covid 19.
Safety
We are committed to working with our artists and communities in continuing to provide opportunities for creativity during these challenging times. Together, we have been working throughout lockdown in reconfiguring our courses to ensure the safety of all concerned without compromising on quality. Find out more about our new safety measures.
Please read our Covid-19 Booking Terms and Conditions below carefully before booking.
Who is this class suitable for?
Ages 16+
Suitable for any level of experience.
What will be covered in the class?
A dyeing workshop exploring the dyes we can access in Winter.
Nature always has colour for us, even when the leaves are no longer on the trees and the flowers are gone. In this workshop we will explore barks, roots and the few Winter plants at our disposal as well as looking to the compost heap for potential dye sources in the form of kitchen waste.
We will explore techniques for ensuring colour fastness of dyes and modifying colours, as well as some dye resist and printing.
Each student will leave with a selection of colour swatches and samples and some ideas of how they can be sewn into functional objects.
Ages 16+
Suitable for any level of experience.
What will be covered in the class?
A dyeing workshop exploring the dyes we can access in Winter.
Nature always has colour for us, even when the leaves are no longer on the trees and the flowers are gone. In this workshop we will explore barks, roots and the few Winter plants at our disposal as well as looking to the compost heap for potential dye sources in the form of kitchen waste.
We will explore techniques for ensuring colour fastness of dyes and modifying colours, as well as some dye resist and printing.
Each student will leave with a selection of colour swatches and samples and some ideas of how they can be sewn into functional objects.
What will I need to bring?
All materials are included.
We will spend some time in outdoors if weather permits so wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the time of year.
Location
Art Studio, the art studio is situated at the top of a flight of stairs. We will also visit our outdoor garden space during the course.
Tutors
Ciara Callaghan is a natural colour and textile artist based. Her work is an exploration into being present and finding calm in the making process as well as functional textiles as fine art objects and the history of a piece of textile art from dyeing and making through to the relationship of owning. Ciara creates a learning environment where you can slow down and leave busy life behind you as you learn new skills and enter the flow state of making.
www.ciaracallaghan.com
All materials are included.
We will spend some time in outdoors if weather permits so wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the time of year.
Location
Art Studio, the art studio is situated at the top of a flight of stairs. We will also visit our outdoor garden space during the course.
Tutors
Ciara Callaghan is a natural colour and textile artist based. Her work is an exploration into being present and finding calm in the making process as well as functional textiles as fine art objects and the history of a piece of textile art from dyeing and making through to the relationship of owning. Ciara creates a learning environment where you can slow down and leave busy life behind you as you learn new skills and enter the flow state of making.
www.ciaracallaghan.com
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