Course:CREU Fibres: Natural Dyeing Workshop- Madder Reds

Join us for a special natural dye workshop to celebrate 50 years of the National Wool Museum.  We will be using plants from the Museum Dye garden to create the iconic red from madder and trial lady’s bedstraw and Caucasian crosswort.  These plants are only harvested every 3 years.  By adding modifiers you will experiment to make a range of samples in different shades.

This is a relaxed day, suitable for beginners and the more experienced.  All materials and equipment will be provided including masks, gloves, aprons and goggles.

Please wear suitable clothes and closed shoes.

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. The workshop features wool, so please bear this in mind if you are allergic to wool/lanolin.