Botanical Dyeing Workshop

Learn the art of dyeing using Australian native ingredients



2 hours Class size 6 to 30 guests    

  $95 ($60 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Looking for relaxing things to do in Melbourne? Join Jessica in this beginner-friendly workshop, where you will learn how to dye a silk scarf using Australian native ingredients.
In this workshop, Jessica shares her love of eucalyptus and the wonder of experimenting with plants in textile design. You will learn some basic techniques for dyeing with eucalyptus and native bushfoods.
You will receive a small silk scarf which you will decorate with a wide range of eucalyptus plants. You will then bind the scarf and plant matter together to produce a dye bundle.
This will be processed through heat in a pot of eucalyptus dye after the workshop, and returned to you by mail.
This class is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in nature and be inspired to design beautiful patterns onto your scarves. Once it's been delivered to your home, it's ready to use and match with your outfits!
What you'll get
One dyed silk scarf.
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Knowledge required
None!
What to bring
Clothes that can get dirty and any plants you wish to experiment with.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Additional silk scarf ($20)
  • Silk/cotton pillowcase ($50)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Coburg, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 60 kms of Coburg, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Botanical Dyeing Workshop

  • 5/5 from Julie Ann Hamston, attended Dec 2023: Jess is an outstanding presenter. She is extremely well prepared and is a generous, warm and engaging communicator who shares the breadth of her knowledge and expertise in a sequence that has been designed to create success for all. I loved the experience.
  • 5/5 from Gillian Carron, attended Dec 2023: A relaxing, enjoyable learning session with a passionate teacher. So well organised with great materials. Jess presented everything in a thoughtful and calm way which inspired confidence in everyone.
  • 5/5 from Kay Rothstadt, attended Dec 2023: Jess was an excellent teacher, pacing her information and instructions perfectly. Materials and examples provided were creativity provoking and we were excited to create something beautiful (I hope I have!). The venue was very good with a great Cafe down the road for lunch afterwards.
  • 4/5 from Angelica Payne, attended Dec 2023: Great workshop albeit a little brief. It would have been good to hear what brought other people came onto the course and what their previous experiences were with textiles.
  • 5/5 from Jan Flanagan, attended Sep 2023: Jessica was lovely and provided all the materials we needed. Very informative and there were lots of opportunities to ask questions. Lots of encouragement and info to try techniques at home. Really enjoyed this class. Thanks Jessica
  • 5/5 from Maree Cogdon, attended Sep 2023: Loved it, had such fun, can’t wait to get my scarves to see how the colours turned out. Jess was great, very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Anne Roubin, attended Feb 2023: I really enjoyed this group session, the venue was quite central and perfect for our workshop. Jesse knows her trade and shared her talent with the group. Something very different to try.
  • 5/5 from Marta Jimenez, attended Feb 2023: The venue was amazing so was the teacher I loved the activity and what I have learnt. She provided us a lot of information about ecodyieng, materials used and different techniques. She have got a great knowledge about plants and how to create with them. Very enjoyable experience. Jessica also invited us to some tea/coffee and cakes. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested on learning about ecodyieng.
Your teacher

Jessica Gannaway
Jessica Gannaway

4.9 (8)
female Women-owned

Jessica Gannaway is an artist and educator who works primarily in textiles, experimenting with slow eco-dyeing and botanical printing techniques that harness processes of rust and decay to create unpredictable patterns on fabric. Jess loves to share her love of eucalyptus and native plants, and the resulting creations, with participants.

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