Finally we can return! Let's hope that we will have at least the summer, before new restrictions fall back into place.

I will be running 5 different workshops this Summer, each will be listed individually shortly. The workshops are in order of experience. Here is a quick overview:

The basics of natural dyeing/introduction to natural dyeing. - a course for beginners ~ 4th of July

Natural Dyeing taken further - sustainable, long lasting, safe practices and results. This course is for people who know the basics and want to go deeper, sell their work or are planning on it and want to create and sell with confidence. ~ 25th of July

Bundle Dyeing - a fun form of creating multi colours/eco prints on cloth and yarn with fresh and dried dyes, no experience necessary, but knowing the basics would come in handy. ~ 8th of August

Organic Indigo Vats - learn how to make, dye and keep a plant based/sugar based/fruit based/iron based indigo vat ~ 22nd of August

Dyeing Plant fibres~ learn how to mordant cellulose fibres like Linen, Cotton, Ramie, Hemp and more for different dyeing and printing techniques, including the basics of printing and painting on fabric ~ 12th of September

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BUNDLE DYEING 8th of August 2021 ~ suitable for any level

€130,00

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NATURAL DYEING TAKEN FURTHER ~ 25th of July ~ suitable for advanced Dyers & Makers

€130,00

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THE BASICS OF NATURAL DYEING 4th of July 2021 ~ suitable for Beginners and the Curious

€110,00

BUNDLE DYEING 8th of August 2021 ~ suitable for any level

€130,00

A one day workshop - similar to painting, bundle dyeing is an enjoyable craft of creating multi colour and print on fabric and yarn. This workshop facilitates the opportunity for you to experiment, combine and change colour to your heart's content with professional guidance. Bundle dyeing can be very therapeutic and will allow you to let go of your daily schedule and immerse yourself for a few hours in a world of plants and colours.

Venue: AppleOak FibreWorks Dye House - McLysaght's Units, Unit 1, Raheen Rd, Tuamgraney, Co Clare.

Date: Sunday, 8th of July 2021

Time: 10am - 3/4pm

All materials are provided, each participant will be contacted beforehand to determine if they prefer to dye yarn or fabric or both.

The day in detail:

A short introduction to bundle dyeing, covering basics of mordants. dye and influencers and how to make the most of your bundle dyeing experience

Bundle Dyeing, using fresh plants for dye and print, full access to all dried Materials, Colour shifters and influencers. Guidance in colour works and print.

Lunch Break

Workshop Tour, while we are waiting for the dyes to finish, I will show you around our dyeing facility and how it operates.

Admiring the outcomes, undoing bundles, cleaning & washing the fabrics and yarns, ironing fabrics. Q&A time.

Shopping time our shop will be open for purchases after the workshop

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I usually provide lunch, but due to Covid restrictions, you will have to bring your own.

To bring: An old apron and sturdy footwear (wellies or walking boots), lunch and a mug for tea or coffee

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Covid Info:

Classes are restricted to 8 participants (Class will go ahead with a minimum of 4 participants)
Please do not come, if you are unwell we can work out a refund option
Please wear a mask.
Use sanitizer when entering and exiting the workshop.
Please bring your own lunch/cutlery and mug

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