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Discover how to use plants and pigments to create natural dye colours that are unique to landscapes and the seasons. In this in-depth course, dyeing expert Siân Cornish will take you on a journey of creative and colour discovery, teaching you all about the history of natural dyeing and where natural pigments and colours originate from - from dye plants and trees to fungi and insects. You will...
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As humans, we have a natural inclination to make our mark in the world and express ourselves through creativity and colour.
Siân Cornish
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15 LESSONs / 2 HOURs
Natural dyer and visual artist Siân Cornish welcomes you to her very first course. Siân explains her practice of using colours from nature to create beautiful ribbons and fabrics and talks through the projects you’ll be doing together.
The first step in the natural dye process is to set up your own dye kitchen. You don’t need a huge space, and it’s best to keep it simple - Siân tells you everything you will need.
Before taking on your first project, Siân offers an insightful overview of the natural dying process, from types of fibres and natural dye sources to the methods and techniques you’ll be learning in the course.
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