🌿 Dyeworks: Real Conversations – Winter Series 2026
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).
✨ About the Series
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.
📅 Winter 2026 Sessions
All sessions take place on Wednesdays (dates below)
🕡 6.30–8.30pm (GMT)
📍 Live via Zoom
🌿 18 February 2026
Pricing, Profitability & Quality Control
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
🌿 18 March 2026
Health, Safety & Studio Practice
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
🌿 15 April 2026
Marketing, Identity & Future Growth
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
🌿 20 May 2026
Closing Reflection & Future Directions
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
🎟 What’s Included
• 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
🌿 Access Options
Members: Free access to all sessions + permanent replay library
Non-Members:
€10 per individual session
(Select your option from the dropdown menu above.)
🪴 About Membership
• 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.
✉️ How It Works
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
