🌿 1-Year Professional Natural Dyeing Course (2027)

Starts 12 January 2027 · Online · International Cohort

A structured, mentored programme for textile artists, makers, educators, and professionals who want to build confident, repeatable natural dye practice and a strong, coherent body of work.

This is a year-long learning journey combining technical depth, reflective practice, and professional support — designed to help you move from experimentation to mastery.

📣Watch the Course talk replay here

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Payment Options

Choose your preferred payment option from the menu above:

✔ Pay in Full — €1,550
✔ Monthly — €145 × 12 months

Both options give full access to the complete programme.
The learning experience is identical — only the payment schedule differs.

What’s Included

✔ 12-month structured curriculum
✔ Live Zoom sessions (with recordings)
✔ Portfolio-building
✔ Tutor guidance and peer support
✔ Suitable for different time zones

What Happens After You Enrol

Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to our private course platform, including an introduction module outlining the year ahead.

All live sessions are recorded, allowing flexible participation worldwide.

Students receive one year of full Academy Membership access with the course. 

After course completion, students have an additional year available for portfolio completion and course material access.

Course Structure & Learning Format

This is a 12-month, project-based online programme tailored to your own fibres, tools, and studio practice.

It includes:

• 12 monthly learning modules
• Two live Zoom sessions per month
• Full session recordings
• Topic-specific support spaces
• One 1:1 feedback session
• Optional 4-day in-person module (August)
• Course certificate on completion

Monthly Topics

January — Fibres
February — Mordanting
March — Tannins
April — Yellow
May — Reds
June — Blues
July — Purples
August — Secondary Colours
September — Lake Pigments & other Processes
October — Printing & Advanced Techniques
November — Industry & Personal Project
December — Final Portfolio

(Extended topic notes available on the course blog.)

Materials & Sourcing

Material lists are released monthly in advance.

Students may:

• Use their own suppliers
• Order discounted bundles 
• Purchase optional starter boxes

From August onwards, bundles are replaced by a discount code, reflecting individual needs.

Your portfolio should always reflect your own practice and sourcing choices.

Tools & Setup

A full dye studio is not required.

The course is designed for well-organised home or kitchen-based setups, with guidance on safe, practical working methods.

Growing Colour — Membership Sessions

Four or more sessions led by Tristan Lienhard cover:

• Growing dye plants
• Seasonal timing
• Organic methods
• Seed saving

Optional 4 day in-person session offered separately.

Full Membership access is included for the duration of the course.

Community & Academy Access

Enrolment includes one year of Natural Dyers & Growers Academy membership, with access to:

• Events & Resource libraries
• Member-only discussions
• Bonus sessions
• Shared learning spaces

Extended access is available for portfolio completion.

🇮🇪 Irish Students — NOTS Funding (to be confirmed in September 2026)

Irish students may be eligible for 40% funding through NOTS.

Please note:
• Booking must be via NOTS
• Monthly payments not available
• Materials may be partly covered

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, you will be equipped to:

• Run a professional dye practice
• Integrate dyeing into a creative business
• Teach with confidence
• Develop a refined personal voice

Student Feedback

“A wonderful experience… well blended curriculum of history and science.”
— Valeria Q. (Ireland)

“Super knowledgeable, helpful and patient.”
— Caroline B. (Switzerland)

“Opened up a whole new world to me.”
— Louise G. (Ireland)

“A nurturing learning environment.”
— Joanmarie S. (USA)