Online Family Workshop I Ages 13+
Fashion Upcycling! Making & Using Natural Dyes at Home
Cupboards full of Colour! Join us for a workshop with fashion designer Rebecca Marsden to discover how to make & use natural dyes at home.
In this workshop, burst out the beetroot and shed those onion skins! Natural dye-making using vegetables and upcycled cotton to create T-shirts and covered notebooks. This workshop is for ages 13+ and an accompanying adult must be in attendance throughout the workshop.
Part of a series of workshops from fashion designer Rebecca Marsden discovering sustainable fabrics, materials, and upcycling.
Where & When
Online Workshop
Family, Ages 13+
This is a free event, Please register below
Materials Needed
You will need these materials to follow along with the event;
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Bowl
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Stainless steel saucepan
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Spoon
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Knife and chopping board
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Red cabbage, Onions & Beetroot
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Vinegar
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Baking soda
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100% cotton, silk, linen or wool fabric. Up-cycle where you can. You could use masks, t-shirts, scarves or even a bag. Soak fabric overnight in water + 1 tablespoon of salt for better results.
While we are waiting for the dyes to infuse we will be making a handbound notebook. If you would like to follow along you will also need the following materials:
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A4 paper- 10 sheets
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A4 card-1 sheet
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A5 cardboard- this can be cereal packet or thicker if available
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Ruler
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Pencil
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Hole punch
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50cm of twine or wool or embroidery thread If these are not available at home you can use a stapler
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Scissors
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PVA glue