About the course
Natural dyeing is the opposite approach to fast fashion industry and textile production. The main value of this process – you never get the same result twice and every experiment is unique. It also plays an important role in upcycling: lots of kitchen waste products can be used for dyeing.
The source is a great opportunity for the students to gain knowledge and experience in using local products and waste for textile production, which can then be applied to clothes, accessories or interior pieces. Sustainable approach to textiles and recycling.
This course is for general public interested in textile design and craft practices.
The source is a great opportunity for the students to gain knowledge and experience in using local products and waste for textile production, which can then be applied to clothes, accessories or interior pieces. Sustainable approach to textiles and recycling.
This course is for general public interested in textile design and craft practices.
Programme Structure
Main topics
- Natural pigments
- Natural mordants and fixatives
- Patterns and shibori techniques
- Ecoprinting
During the course you will learn:
- Natural mordants and fixatives
- Patterns and shibori techniques
- Ecoprinting
During the course you will learn:
- What products can be sources of natural dye
- Which fabrics and materials can be dyed and how to prepare them for better results
- Various techniques and processes of natural dyeing and colour transformation and development
- How to make the colours and prints last and how to care for the dyed fabrics
What will students take away from the course
Students will produce:
- a series of textile tests
- a set of dyed pieces based on the tests (scarf, bag, t-shirt)
- a series of textile tests
- a set of dyed pieces based on the tests (scarf, bag, t-shirt)
Tutors