Contemporary Plant Dye Workshop

In this unique Sydney workshop, your teacher will introduce you to the immersive world of botanical alchemy and contemporary textile design in three parts. You will first learn how to manipulate fabric to create striking, high-contrast textures using traditional indigo Shibori tie-dye methods. Next, you will dive into Batik, mastering the hot wax-resist technique to map out clean linework and detailed motifs while combining it with contemporary plant painting skills. Finally, you will explore advanced multi-colour over-dyeing, learning how to layer different botanical pigments directly onto the fabric to build rich gradients, secondary tones and expressive, fluid brushwork.This is a hands-on workshop where we will explore a variety of natural hand-dyeing and modern colour application techniques. You'll apply every skill mastered throughout the day to design, dye and paint your own collection of wearable contemporary art pieces.This class is taught using dyeing materials that are completely natural and non-toxic.Please note: We aim to make our courses as inclusive and accessible as possible. People living with a disability should notify us before booking so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.Suitable for:Adults and youth (minimum 13 years old). This course is open to students aged 13 and older. The studio accepts students under 18 in two groups:

• Students 13–15 years of age must attend all courses with a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must also purchase a ticket to the course and participate. One parent/guardian may attend with multiple students.
• Students 16–17 years of age may attend a course without a parent or guardian present.

• Master traditional techniques: Learn indigo Shibori to build complex, high-contrast textures.
• Blend heritage and modern art: Combine the traditional Batik wax-resist method with contemporary plant dye painting skills to treat your textiles like a living canvas.
• Understand colour theory: Learn how to layer multiple plant pigments to achieve vibrant, harmonious multi-colour over-dyeing.
• Create your own collection: Apply your new skills to dye, paint, and design your own wearable contemporary artwork on your own t-shirt or tote bag to take home.

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