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Workshop: Intro to Natural Dyeing

An Introduction to Natural Dyeing

Dip into the intriguing world of natural dyeing where the plants around us bring colour and design to our woolcraft.

This introductory class us a hands-on overiew of mordanting and colour modifying and exploration of three plants: Cherry Ballart (Exocarpos cupressiformis), Argyle Apple (Eucalyptus cinerea) and Indigo.

In a small group of up to 8, participants will dye 100gm of Tarndwarncoort’s 4ply Polwarth yarn in 4 colours - enough to create the Tarndie Beanie with knitting pattern included.

Tutors: Tom Dennis (the apprentice) and Heather Locock (the experience) who enjoy discovering beautifully harminous colours for Polwarth wool.

$125 - includes tution, morning tea, 4 x 25gm 4ply Polwarth yarn.

Booking online here: https://tarndievisit.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=30663094

Or contact events@tarndie.com or 0480 080 248.

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