Natural Dyeing Training
Gain mastery in professional natural dyeing for fabrics, covering safe extraction from plants and minerals, accurate mordanting, consistent colour recipes, and producing exhibition-quality items. Develop dependable methods for dyeing scarves, panels, and wall hangings that deliver deep, enduring colours suitable for Sierra Leonean creative practices and beyond.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a straightforward, hands-on process for planning, mordanting, extracting dyes, and maintaining safe studio practices with plant and mineral colours. You'll learn to create reliable dye recipes, handle projects effectively, label and track samples, and ensure colour durability. By the end, you'll produce three complete pieces with thorough records, budgeting guides, and skills for professional displays to achieve steady, confident outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Professional dye extraction: scale up recipes from trials to small production batches.
- Precise mordanting techniques: thorough preparation, safe solutions, and uniform, durable colours.
- Complete natural dye processes: plan, dye, and complete scarves, panels, and wall pieces.
- Colourfastness evaluation: conduct washing and light tests, documenting results for display.
- Studio record-keeping: produce dye logs, colour swatch collections, and standard procedures for repetition.
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