Natural Dyeing Training
Gain expertise 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 vibrant, enduring colours suitable for everyday use or display in Zambia's creative spaces.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 completed textile 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 lab tests to small production batches.
- Precise mordanting techniques: thorough preparation, safe chemical handling, and uniform, durable colouring.
- Complete natural dye processes: plan, dye, and complete scarves, fabric panels, and decorative wall pieces.
- Colourfastness evaluation: conduct washing and light exposure tests, recording results fit for professional galleries.
- Studio record-keeping: produce dye logs, colour swatch collections, and standard operating procedures for repeatability.
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