LEATHER & TEXTILES
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Weaving - where nature and fibres intertwine

 

Learn to weave with natural yarns such as wool, cotton and linen using a rigid heddle loom

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Taught by Helena Binns

Katagami and  Katazone

 Japanese  printing technique

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Hand cutting stencils and applying a resist paste to fabric before dyeing with indigo​

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Taught by Rachele Dickie

Walk away in a pair of woven leather sandals

 

Learn about shoemaking tools, leather choices, pattern cutting, lasting, soling, and bonding.​​

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Taught by Ollie & Lucy

Dyeing wool with flowers, roots & tree bark

 

Discover the magic of

plants, mordants and

over-dyeing

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Taught by Liz Benson

Batik

An ancient Indonesian art form

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Layering melted wax and water based dyes on cotton to create vibrant batik paintings​

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Taught by Marie-Therese King

Printing with plant materials

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Sustainable dyeing

technique using plants to

pattern natural

fabrics & silk

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Taught by - Rachele Dickie