Saturday 12th October - 10am-1pm - Creative Space Bristol (note the new location - 39 High Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5HD)

Explore the world of natural dyes in this half day workshop with Bristol textile designer and natural dyer Ria Burns. With Ria’s help, you’ll learn how to naturally dye a selection of British wool yarns with homegrown and foraged plants, and food waste.

On the day you’ll work with a range of eight different yarns of varying breeds and weights, including Ria's bespoke Somerset lambswool yarn, to give you a range of vibrant naturally dyed shades. Ria particularly focuses on using low impact, sustainable materials, and will share her wide knowledge of natural dyeing with you throughout your experience.

You’ll finish with eight mini skeins of your own custom dyed yarn for knitting, crochet or weaving to create a completely unique piece. With Ria’s help you’ll also have the skills to go on to naturally dye yarn at home.

Yarn, materials and handouts are provided but please bring an apron, rubber gloves and a notebook.

This workshop will be held at Creative Space, 39 High Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5HD). The venue is accessible by public transport and there is free on street parking nearby.

Cancellation policy: We will provide a full refund for cancellations who give at least 7 days notice. If shorter notice is given, a refund will be offered if a replacement can be found for your place. As the number of students on this workshop is intentionally small, we reserve the right to cancel this workshop if there are not enough attendees - we will ensure plenty of notice is given if this occurs.