🌿 Dyeworks: Real Conversations – Facilities, Equipment & Water Systems (21 Jan 2026)
Guided conversation on studio setup, dye pots, and sustainable water systems for natural dyers
A Co~Lab Series by the Natural Dyers & Growers Academy
✨ Dyeworks: Real Conversations is a 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 — hosted by Jennifer (AppleOak FibreWorks & NDGA).
💬 This Session: Facilities, Equipment & Water Systems
🗓 Wednesday, 21 January 2026
🕡 6.30–8.30pm (GMT)
📍 Online via Zoom
How can our studio setups and equipment choices support both efficiency and sustainability?
In this Dyeworks session, we’ll talk about workspace design, dye pot size and managing water systems responsibly in small-scale and professional dye studios.
🌿 We’ll discuss:
• Optimising workflow and pot size
• Yarn vs. Fabric setups
• Low-impact studios — pH control, reuse & filtration
🎟 What’s Included
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Live 2-hour guided session with Jennifer (AppleOak FibreWorks & NDGA)
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Informal group discussion — no slides, but participants may share images or examples
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4-week replay access after the event
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Permanent replay access for Co~Lab members
🪴 About the Co~Lab Rooms
The Co~Lab Rooms are the Natural Dyers & Growers Academy’s interactive membership area — a professional space for continued conversation, shared resources and community learning.
All Dyeworks sessions take place inside the Co~Lab Room via Zoom, with recordings and discussion threads available afterwards.
You don’t need to be a member to join the conversation — but if you’d like to take part in the ongoing discussions afterwards, a Co~Lab Room membership might be your better option.
💫 Feel free to join us here:
👉 [1 Year Co~Lab Room Membership]
✉️ How It Works
After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a follow-up email with:
1️⃣ A link to set up your free Natural Dyers & Growers Academy account (if you’re new to the platform)
2️⃣ Steps to access the Dyeworks: Real Conversations space
3️⃣ Your Zoom link for the live event
Please RSVP on the event once inside the Academy so you’ll receive reminder emails before the session and a follow-up link to the recording (available for 4 weeks).
🌸 Access
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Free for Co~Lab members
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€10 ticket for non-members
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Hosted live via Zoom inside the Co~Lab Room
