Local artist and CDU honours student Aly de Groot will provide a natural dye workshop from 26-27 August, 12pm to 3pm. Find out more…
Learn identification, harvest and preparation of readily available plant materials from the bush, garden and kitchen to make strong vibrant organic dye for fabric and fibres.
Over two afternoon’s you will learn several shibori style dyeing techniques and cold and hot dyeing procedures to get a range of colours and effects on silk, cotton, linen and plant fibres.
This workshop takes place in Building 14, Casuarina Campus, Charles Darwin University. Cost: 1 day - $45.00; 2 days - $70.00
All materials will be supplied but participants are encourages to bring their own range of natural fibres and cloth.
Please book early to ensure a place.
Bobbie Ruben on 8946 6509 or Melissa Newbigging on 8946 6013.