unravel: Learn to Solar Dye

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Sun 15 February 2026, 10:30am

Ticket Information

Workshop ticket price includes same day entry to the festival.

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Join this workshop and discover the magic of creating natural colours using nothing more than plants, water and light. This relaxed, hands-on session is perfect for beginners to natural dyeing and anyone who loves colour, creativity and sustainability. You'll learn how to prepare the yarns, then prepare your solar dye jar layers of natural dyes from plants, leaves and bark. Each participant will create their own unique dyed sock yarn in a jar, and take it home to finish the process, just using the daylight! This method is simple, safe and involves no harsh chemicals, equipment or experience!

Solar dyeing is a way to explore the spectrum of beautiful, eco-friendly shades. This technique connects you to nature and lets you explore vibrant or subtle colours of your choice. Come and join a peaceful, colourful dye experience that's creative, sustainable and kind to the planet. Leave felling inspired, with the knowledge to create more of your own solar dyed skeins at home. Suitable for all levels.

All natural dyes, 100g sock yarn and jar are provided.

Please bring with you:

  • apron or old clothes,
  • notebook and pen.