Course:Natural Dyeing with Garden Plants

National Wool Museum

 

There are many garden plants that have been used for dyeing, and others that are grown especially for their colour potential.  You will learn what plants to choose, and how to grow them, in the inspirational setting of the Dye Garden at the National Wool Museum in Dre-fach Felindre.  Then you will dye a range of samples from honey tones to yellows, brown, red and coral pink (with notes on recipes to take home). Processes covered in the workshop include making and using plant dyes and colour modification.

This fun, relaxed day is suitable for complete beginners. All equipment and materials and protective clothing will be supplied - please wear suitable clothing and closed shoes not sandals. You may also wish to bring a notebook and camera/phone. 

Gloves (non-latex), aprons, and goggles will be provided. The workshop features wool, so please bear this in mind if you are allergic to wool/lanolin. 

Additional Information

All tickets for this event must be purchased in advance.  

Age Restriction

16+. (16-18 year olds must be accompanied by a participating adult)

Language

This course will be held in English  at the National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Llandysul. SA44 5UP

Accessibility

Our learning spaces are fully accessible. Please contact wool@museumwales.ac.uk prior to booking to discuss any accessibility requirements.  

Health and safety guidance

This workshop may have possible dust from dried plant material. Disposable dust masks will be provided.  Please let the tutor know on the day if you have respiratory sensitivity and need to stand out of the work area. 

Full terms and conditions for our courses are available to view here.


By booking onto our courses, you are supporting us to inspire everyone we reach through telling Wales’s story. Diolch o galon.

Information

18 October 2025, 10:30 - 4pm
Cost £80 | £65 Concession
Suitability 16+*
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Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Open five days per week, Tuesday - Saturday 

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Eat, drink, shop

Our café serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Please note that the museum café closes at 3pm. The Museum shop will be open during your visit. You are welcome to bring a picnic , while there’s nowhere to eat these within the museum, there are benches outside which make for a nice spot. 

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Please note that the car park gates will be locked at 5pm. So if your vehicle is still in the car park after 5pm, we hope you brought a sleeping bag!

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