Natural Dye Workshop
About the event
Join artist Lyndsey McDougall at the Folk Museum for this interactive workshop, introducing you to the world of natural dyes and the tools and skills required to prepare and dye linen.
Natural materials have been used to dye textiles in Ireland for centuries. A range of colours could be derived from diverse organic sources such as lichens, plants, flowers, berries, vegetables and roots, amongst others. Linen has been cultivated in Ireland since the 11th Century, and would often have been dyed using these natural materials.
During this workshop, Lyndsey will guide you around the Folk Museum as you forage for plants to make dyes from. Learn how to prepare your linen and create a dye bath. You will get to take home two small pieces of naturally dyed linen and a few dye bath recipes!
Where is it taking place?
153 Bangor Road
Cultra
Holywood
Who is this suitable for?
Ages 16+
All materials will be provided and no previous experience is necessary.
When is it taking place?
Saturday 12th August, 2pm-5pm
Price and do you need to book?
£20, booking required. Book your space here.
Contact details
T: 028 9042 8428
Additional information:
This event is a part of August Craft Month held in collaboration with Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Cork Craft & Design. 2023 will mark the 17th annual August Craft Month in NI with makers all across the island of Ireland getting involved.
Disclaimer
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.
