Types of Natural Dye Workshops
Welcome to the vibrant world of natural dyes!
In my workshops, you’ll discover the incredible colours hidden within plants, food scraps, and natural materials—all waiting to be unlocked.
From creating your own botanical colour palettes to experimenting with age-old techniques like Shibori, Hapa Zome, and Bundle Dyeing, each workshop is a journey into environmental awareness and creativity.
Whether you’re an individual, part of a group, hosting a party, or planning a unique team-building experience, my natural dye sessions are designed to inspire and surprise. I also offer custom-tailored workshops to add a bespoke twist to your event—so reach out, and let’s bring your vision to life with the magic of natural colours!
“I booked Alice for a workshop for a bridal shower and it was so much fun would definitely recommend! Very easy to pick up the skills with Alice patiently teaching one to one where needed. It was a hit with all the ages in the party and we got to keep our hard work! Will be booking again- thank you Alice!”
Natural DYE BATH
Bundle dye
hapa zome
Example Natural Dye Workshop
Plants and flowers have been used for centuries to reveal the colours of nature onto our textiles. Natural dyeing is the perfect way to introduce yourself to this fascinating craft and reconnect to the natural world. During, the workshop you will create your very own botanically dyed silk scarf, flower pressed paper & paintings with natural dye inks, to create a visual statement of slow conscious design.
Learn the basics of natural dyeing with four fun and interactive dye techniques: dye bath, bundle dye & hapazome, alongside painting with natural dye inks and have the opportunity to make your own natural dye ink to take home as a souvenir!
The workshop starts with an overview of natural dyeing using food waste. You'll learn how to prepare fabrics for dyeing, understand the purpose of mordants and how to prepare a dye bath.
During the brewing process of your dye bath, you'll explore 'bundle dyeing' and 'hapazome' techniques to create beautiful botanical patterns on fabric and paper. Towards the end of the workshop you'll experiment with painting with natural dyes onto paper and card.
Throughout the workshop, I will share my expertise on environmental aware practices and the therapeutic benefits of working with natural materials. It's a hands-on experience that combines creativity with environmental awareness. Join me for an informative and creative session and return home with your creations and an online guide!
Take home:
Silk Scarf
Natural Dye Ink Pot
Naturally dyed fabric swatches
Hapa Zome printed textiles and paper
Watercolour paper painted with natural dye inks
PDF of all the techniques
Duration: 3 hours
For group/corporate workshops please enquiry
Gallery & Workshop Client
Alex Jolly, Learning & Engagement Manager at The New Art Gallery Walsall.
“Working with Alice was a joy!
Alice facilitated a Bundle Dye Workshop at The New Art Gallery Walsall on 22nd March 2025. All participants thoroughly enjoyed the day.
One wrote “Alice’s delivery was great. I loved learning about her background and work as well as information on different natural dyes and dyeing processes”. Another wrote “Alice was very knowledgeable and very engaging”.
Alice is a talented artist and a brilliant educator with the ability to engage with her depth of knowledge about natural dyes and sustainable art practices, and her warm and nurturing manner. When demonstrating natural dyeing processes and techniques using a step-by-step approach, she takes learners on a journey of excitement and discovery. Her enthusiasm and love of her specialism is infectious.
We look forward to working with Alice again in the future!"
Spotlight Workshops
NOW Gallery
A natural dye & bundle dye workshop in August 2023, for the public
COCKPIT STUDIOS PR EVENT
I facilitated a PR campaign for Cockpit Studios Bloomsbury, showcasing a bundle dye workshop for several of their high profile journalists and influencers.
WHEN WASTE MEETS DESIGN
in partnership with ArtHouse Jersey
Alice facilitated a natural dye demonstration during her artist residency at ArtHouse Jersey. Alice showcased how to create two natural dye baths from food waste such as avocados and onion skins, alongside bundle dye swatches
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Colouring wood with waste colour, hosted at Blackhorse workshop and in collaboration with Laura Perryman and Joanna Thornhill. During the workshop, I shared skills of naturally dyeing wood with household waste such as onion skins and turmeric, showcasing how waste is today’s materials and how we can re-educate ourselves on what we perceive as waste.
Materials - Wooden Coasters, reclaimed Lyme wood sourced from London Euston and coloured with onion dye and turmeric.
