Spend the day learning how to create and use natural dyes:

- Explore a range of colours using plant and vegetable dyes

- Create a colour chart of small fabric samples

- Understand how to use mordants to alter colours which can be achieved

A bit about the tutor

Kirstie Williams is a Textile Artist and Printmaker based in Leeds and Wakefield. Her practice focuses on a range of printmaking and dyeing techniques and she explores Slow Design philosophies through making - emphasizing slowness in the creation and consumption of products to instil quality and foster traditional crafts.

Kirstie has over 12 years of teaching experience, having worked in formal education as well as many community-based settings.

To find out more about Kirstie's practice follow her on Instagram @kirstiewilliamsprint or visit her website https://www.kirstiewilliams.com/

Kirstie will teach you how to use plants and vegetables to create natural colour onto cloth on this one-day workshop. You'll create your own chart of small fabric colour swatches and learn how to use mordants to alter the colours which can be achieved from each dye.

No previous experience needed as we'll cover the basics. Those with some previous dyeing experience may wish to join to further their knowledge.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.

All equipment and materials needed during the workshop are provided. Please bring your own apron, and wear old clothes as natural dyes can be messy!

You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch or eat out locally in Meanwood.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Stitch-Up CIC is a social enterprise and any profits we make are reinvested straight back into delivering our creative community projects supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Leeds to learn new skills and improve wellbeing.

We will also be using this time to gain feedback from participants about what creative activities they would like to see going forward at Meanwood Community Centre so all feedback is greatly appreciated.

There is ample parking available at the Community Centre Car Park. If you cannot fit in the Car Park, please park on the main part of Stainbeck Avenue, with consideration to the residents please do not park in the cul-de-sac.

The Stitch-Up Studio is to the rear of the Community Centre. Once you arrive in reception please follow the signs for Stitch-Up.

You can follow us on Instagram @stitch_up or Facebook on STITCHUPLEEDS to keep up to date with what we are up to or visit our website stitch-up.org.uk.

COVID SAFETY MEASURES:=

* Please do not attend the studio if you are feeling unwell, have Covid 19 or have experienced any symptoms of Covid 19 in the 7 days prior to attending or have been in contact with anyone else who has had symptoms.

* Please use hand sanitiser on entry and exit of the studio.