It’s no surprise that natural dyeing is having a little bit of a renaissance at the moment. With the variety of beautiful shades and techniques available, it’s so tempting to get stuck in! But where to start…
Luckily, talented hand dyer, Sinead of Gullrock Fibres, is here to hold our hands and set us on the right path. In this talk, Sinead will share the chemistry of natural dyeing, the nitty gritty, and the reliable info we all need to get started. This session is perfect for beginners and those looking to take their first steps into the craft.
Sinead will cover:
· The science behind dyestuffs, lightfastness, wash fastness, pH sensitivity, and preparation.
· Scouring and mordanting methods (key to getting good results!)
· Ways to save energy and resources as part of our practice.
· Equipment set up and recommendations.
So come and join us and delve into the science of natural dyeing.
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This talk is part of our Mill Open Weekend celebrations.
Time: 14.00 to 15.00pm - 1 hour. Please arrive 30 mins before event starts, to check in.
Date: Sunday 8th June, 2025
Location: The Mayor's Parlour, South Molton Town Hall, EX36 3AB
For more information about our Mill Open Weekend celebrations please visit our website.
We are so looking forward to throwing our doors open and inviting you inside for our MOW celebrations!
- The Mill Folk x
Tutor Bio: Gullrock Fibres is a natural dye studio in Devon run by Sinead who is passionate about combining her manufacturing engineering background with her love of materials, colour and texture. The dye plants are gathered locally and supplemented with responsibly sourced dried plants and extracts.
Many of her yarn bases are spun in Devon by John Arbon Textiles and are all nylon-free and non-superwash to retain their character and undergo as little processing as possible. Sinead is thrilled to be part of a fibre community that cares about the environment, the materials they use, and who support each other in the sharing of knowledge and skills. She hopes you enjoy crafting with her fibres and produce treasured pieces to be enjoyed for years to come.
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