Natural Dyeing and Printing Workshop
Discover the alchemy of dyeing your very own naturally dyed fabric in this fun and relaxing short course.
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When Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the magic of natural dye techniques! Imagine transforming plain fabrics into stunning works of art using local bush plants from Western Australia and simple ingredients from your pantry.
In this engaging short course, perfect for beginners, you’ll learn various methods to create unique patterns and vibrant colour variations from the same dye bath. It’s an exciting, informative, and hands-on experience in our spacious textile studio.
You’ll work with natural dye pigments, tannins, and acids found in leaves, combining them with natural mordants, moisture, and heat to create beautiful designs on fabric or paper. The workshop will focus on boiling and bundling techniques, transferring the rich, natural colors from organic sources onto a paper surface.
Come unleash your creativity and watch your fabrics come to life with stunning hues!
There are no prerequisites and the course runs for 6 sessions
Dress requirements
You must wear enclosed shoes e.g. sneakers or leather-type shoes.
What to bring
- Waterproof gloves (preferably cotton-lined)
- Face mask
- Two old towels
- 1-2 small garments made from natural fibres to dye (no thick robes)
- Use of natural mordants and homemade soy milk binder
- Bundling and tying – using a variety of cylindrical and flat surfaces
- Techniques – shibori/resist dyeing and colour transfer with blankets
- Factors that influence a print (uncontrollable and controllable)
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Semester 2, 2024
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Units
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| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| V2420 | Natural Dyeing and Printing Workshop |
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