Exploring Tree Dyes and Tannins EOC 2806

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Spend a day with local craftswoman Fay Jones in this wonderful ancient woodland learning about dyeing with our native trees.

Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve

Celebrate autumn by exploring the wonderful range of subtle warm and earthy hues that can be achieved by dyeing with tree barks. Discover the colours hidden away inside the trees of Bradfield woods and use them to dye some test skeins and samplers to take home with you.Enjoy the surrounding of these ancient woods and relax with some simple braiding techniques or tree twine making while the dye pots are simmering.
Suitable for complete beginners.
Fay first learnt about dyeing when she was a Tudor re-enactor at Kentwell Hall. She has built up an eclectic knowledge of native dye plants and their identification.
Please come suitably prepared for the British weather and wear stout walking shoes or boots.
Please bring:
<ul>
<li>A basket, trug or bag.</li>
<li>A mug</li>
<li>Notepad and pen</li>
<li>A camera if you wish</li>
<li>A packed lunch</li>
</ul>
Tea and coffee will be served throughout the day and are included in the price.
Please note that your booking is non-refundable. You can find our full Terms &amp; Conditions via this link:  <a href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildlearninginfo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/wildlearninginfo</a>
If you’d like to purchase a Voucher for future courses for yourself or as a gift, you can do so via our online shop at <a href="http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org</a>.