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The Dye Pot Studio offers a wide range of natural pigment workshops, from 3 hours to 2 days in length. Click on a link below to book a place in one of the upcoming events, or use the Contact Me page to discuss a personalised workshop for your group or organisation.

Tannin Dyeing Workshop
Ravensthorpe, Sep 2026

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Explore the art and science of natural dyeing with tannin-rich plants in this fun, hands-on, 2-day workshop during the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Festival.

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Participants will learn how to extract and test tannin dyes from locally sourced plant materials, then use mordant mark-making and printing techniques to create their own colourful designs on cotton fabric.

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Participants to bring: notebook and pen, water bottle, empty 2L container with lid (e.g. 2L milk bottle), warm clothes and covered shoes. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch to have after the workshop. Morning tea supplied.

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Tues 8 Sep and Wed 9 Sep, 9am - 12.30pm 

 

For bookings and more information, visit the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Festival website.

Tannin Dyeing Workshop
Perth City Farm, Feb 2027

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Ever wondered how plants can become colour? This workshop is the perfect place to find out.

If you are curious about natural dyeing, then tannins are a great place to start - they are the naturally occurring compounds found in plants like bark, leaves and galls that allow colour to bind to fabric. And once you know how to work with them, a whole world of colour opens up.

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Explore the possibilities with contemporary colourwoman Helen Coleman, in this fun, hands-on workshop.

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Over the three hours, Helen will guide you through:

  • Preparing cotton cloth for natural dyeing

  • Extracting and testing tannins from local plants

  • Expanding your colour palette using safe mordants

  • Adding unique designs with mark-making techniques

 

This workshop is perfect for complete beginners - no experience needed. You'll take home two tannin-dyed cotton bandanas decorated with your own artwork.

All materials are supplied - just bring a notebook, pen and your water bottle.

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Perth City Farm, East Perth, WA

Sat 20 Feb 2027, 9am - 12pm

For bookings and more information, visit the

Perth City Farm website.

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