Natural Dyes From Plants

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust

The workshop will explore dyeing wool fleece and some fabrics with natural plant dyes. Participants will finish a shade card of colours.

Outdoor Learning Programme

All the events in the 2025/26 Outdoor Learning Programme aim to engage people with their local environment, through a variety of walks, workshops and talks.

The workshop will explore dyeing wool fleece and some fabrics with natural plant dyes. It will cover botanical contact dyes (sometimes known as eco print), natural dyes on wool, and a brief dabble with the most magical of dyes - indigo. Participants will finish a shade card of the colours that we create during the day.

W﻿orkshop Tutor - Fiona Jackson
Throughout history, plants have been put to many uses and an interest in archaeology and the natural environment led to an exploration of the colours hidden in the landscape around us. I enjoy passing on the excitement that a little bit of plant alchemy can bring. I work in textiles and metal but always with dyes. 
Severn Gorge Countryside TrustThis workshop is being hosted by the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, a local charity. The Trust’s aim is to promote, protect and conserve the living landscape of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, which has a diverse range of habitats, including wildflower meadows, woodlands and heathlands. But that’s not all! We maintain over 20 kilometres of footpaths, conserve and protect 60 historic structures, run exciting Outdoor Learning and Volunteering Programmes to encourage local people and visitors to engage with the natural environment in a variety of ways.All proceeds from this workshop will support the work of the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust.<a href="https://www.severngorge.org.uk/who-we-are-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.severngorge.org.uk</a>Our Outdoor Learning Programme 2023/2024Our Outdoor Learning Programme for 23/24 aims to engage people with their local environment, through a variety of walks, workshops and talks.Outdoor Learning is beneficial to children, young people and adults alike. Studies show that engaging in nature is good for both physical and mental wellbeing. The programme also provides opportunities to learn new skills through a variety of hands-on workshops. Our walks and talks aim to inspire people of all ages to connect with and enjoy the beautiful environment of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

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