Live talks, conversations and one-off sessions hosted within the Natural Dyers & Growers Academy.
Events can be booked individually by none members - but are always included with Academy Membership.
These sessions are open to all — whether you’re just starting out or already part of the Academy.
Start Date: 25th February 2026
Duration: February – September 2026 (9 live sessions across the growing season)
Format: Online – Live seasonal sessions + garden demonstrations
Tutor: Tristan Lienhard (Organic Gardener, Seesaver & Educator)
Grow your own dye garden from first sowing to seed harvest.
Seed to Dye to Seed is a structured seasonal grow-along designed to guide you through the full cycle of growing dye plants — from planning and propagation through harvest, seed saving, and preparing the soil for the next year.
This is not a short course. It is a steady seasonal journey inside the Academy, moving in rhythm with the garden.
Once you have booked your place, we will guide you through to the Academy and provide access details and Zoom links.
• 9 live online sessions (theory + live garden demonstrations)
• Step-by-step seasonal guidance from February to September via the Academy
• Practical instruction on sowing, planting, tending & harvesting
• Indigo harvest session
• Seed timing, drying & storage guidance
• Recordings available throughout the running of the series
• 4 weeks continued access after the final session
• How to plan and start a dye garden
• Sowing and propagation techniques
• Managing plant health through the season
• Harvest timing for leaf, flower & seed
• Seed stewardship and storage
• Preparing beds and sowing green manures
Tristan Lienhard is an organic Gardener, professional seed saver and educator working with dye plants specifically across growing, harvesting and processing. Through the Academy, Tristan supports learners in developing a grounded, seasonal understanding of dye plants and seeds — connecting soil, plant and pigment through practical experience.
• Beginners starting their first dye garden
• Gardeners curious about growing dye plants
• Fibre artists wanting to grow their own colour
• Makers looking for seasonal structure and guidance
This pass gives you access to the full Seed to Dye to Seed online series, including:
• All 9 live sessions
• Recordings available throughout the series
• 4 weeks continued access after the final session
• Access to the free Academy space where the series is hosted
This option is ideal if you are joining specifically for the dye garden grow-along.
Full Membership includes:
• Seed to Dye to Seed (this entire series & recordings)
• Indigo Week
• Dye & Fibre Week
• Dyeworks: Real Conversations (winter series)
• Full access to the Academy Resource Library
• Year-round access to the Academy
If you plan to engage beyond this seasonal series, Full Membership offers broader access at a lower annual cost.
• 🌿 9-session seasonal grow-along
• 💻 Live online + garden demonstrations
• 🌱 From seed to harvest to seed again
• 📼 Recordings available + 4-week replay window
• 👨 Tutor: Tristan Lienhard
Honest & supportive conversations about the business of natural dyeing
A guided online conversation series for professional dyers, growers, textile artists and studio practitioners.
Hosted by Jennifer (AppleOak FibreWorks & The Natural Dyers & Growers Academy).
Dyeworks: Real Conversations is a seasonal series of open, guided discussions exploring the real management questions behind running a sustainable dye studio.
These sessions are informal yet professional spaces for reflection, knowledge exchange and community learning.
No slides. No formal lectures.
Just grounded, honest conversation between practitioners.
All sessions take place on Wednesdays (dates below)
🕡 6.30–8.30pm (GMT)
📍 Live via Zoom
How do we value our work — and build pricing structures that reflect the true cost of time, skill and materials?
We’ll explore:
• Costing dye work honestly
• Building a balanced income model
• Documenting batches for consistency and accountability
How do we keep our studios safe, healthy and environmentally responsible?
We’ll explore:
• Safe handling, ventilation and waste
• Sustainable waste streams and studio culture
• Communicating safe practice to assistants and students
How do we communicate what makes our work unique — and grow sustainably without losing authenticity?
We’ll explore:
• Balancing artisanal uniqueness with repeatability
• Circular systems and local storytelling
• Sustainable growth — value, not volume
A guided reflection session to revisit key ideas and shape what comes next.
We’ll explore:
• Lessons and insights from the series
• Studio developments and new directions
• Setting themes for the next Dyeworks cycle
• Live 2-hour guided session with Jennifer
• Informal group discussion (screen sharing welcome)
• 4-week replay access for ticket holders
• Permanent replay access for Members
Members: Free access to all sessions + permanent replay library
Non-Members:
€10 per individual session
(Select your option from the dropdown menu above.)
• Replay access to Dyeworks sessions, garden series, indigo week and other events/talks
• Resource library
You do not need to be a Member to attend a session — but membership gives ongoing access for the year.
After purchasing, you will receive:
1️⃣ A link to create your free Natural Dyers & Growers Academy account (if new)
2️⃣ Your Zoom link for the live session
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Happy making! 🌿
