{"product_id":"seasonal-natural-dyes-autumn","title":"Seasonal Botanical Dyes Workshop: Autumn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into autumn and learn how to create natural dyes using local, seasonally foraged materials in this one-day workshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, 17 October 2026\u003cbr\u003e2–5pm\u003cbr\u003eAt Camden Art Centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck to learn the basics of natural dyes and reveal the palette of colours that can be found in autumn from local and foraged material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beginner-friendly workshop will share how dyes can be made from natural materials as well as how to apply them – using a method that participants will be able to repeat at home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis autumn edition of our seasonal dyes workshops will begin in Camden Art Centre’s Garden, offering a moment to relax, observe and draw from nature – seeking to foster a holistic approach to the materials used in this process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough various sessions over the day, participants will learn about the history of natural dyes and what local plants can be safely and responsibly foraged for use in dyes, as well as plants that can be grown at home for this purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will also gain a basic understanding of key elements to the process, including about fabrics, non-toxic dye fixatives, safety, the role of tannins and how to care for dyed materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll materials will be provided and a small library of books and materials will be available for reference and information during the day. A short break is included in this workshop, during which cups of organic tea will be shared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis workshop is directly inspired by the method Johanna employs in her own practice as an artist. Johanna will share her experience of responsibly foraging plants, using plant-based kitchen waste as dyes, and founding a community natural dye plant plot in Oxfordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticipants must be 18 or over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camden Art Centre Courses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58571631985021,"sku":"JTHSEASONALNATDYES","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/0331\/4362\/files\/Seasonaldyesworkshop.jpg?v=1787323691","url":"https:\/\/shop.camdenartcentre.org\/products\/seasonal-natural-dyes-autumn","provider":"Camden Art Centre Trading Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}