Explore the intriguing process of natural dyeing onto cloth on this one day introductory workshop with Textile Artist & Printmaker Kirstie Williams. Taking inspiration from plants and vegetables the Vikings would have used for dyeing, you will explore a range of colours onto different fabrics, as well as looking at how mordants and modifiers will help to change the shades you can achieve. Come away with your own colour chart of small fabric swatches and a whole lot of knowledge to continue natural dyeing at home!

Kirstie Williams is a practising printmaker and textile artist based in Wakefield. Her practice is process led and primarily explores the research and application of natural dyes and handmade plant based printing inks. She draws inspiration from textile heritage, historic buildings and archival material from which to develop her work and ideas. She primarily works with dyeing and screen printing methods and enjoys working on specific projects, and commissions as a focus for her practice.