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Mahoe Hills

Inspiring your creativity

Eco-dyeing

Saturday 5th December 10am - 4pm
10am - 4pm

In this workshop we use a variety of accessible garden plants to create prints and colours on wool, silk and other fabrics. We will be steaming as well as eco-dyeing several samples and a project of your choice.

Eco printing

Eco printing

 

 

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Onion dye bath

Onion dye bath

Dye garden at Mahoe Hills

We will start the day by collecting our plant materials from the Mahoe Hill gardens. Some dried materials such as onion skins will be used as well.

Dye garden at Mahoe Hills

Dye garden at Mahoe Hills

Eco-dye class

Eco-dye class

You will learn how to prepare mordants, dye baths and a variety of eco-dyeing techniques.

Cost for 1 day eco-dyeing workshop $120

Includes all materials for sample pieces and a cushion cover. It is possible to bring some additional pieces of fabric and a recycled t-shirt. It depends on the number of people and space in the dye pot how many extra items you can dye.  Silk and merino scarves are not included in the price and you can bring your own and we sell them here. Morning tea, afternoon tea and a vegetarian lunch are provided.

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Eco-dye day with visitors from UK, France and NZ

This workshop is also available on request and dye-techniques can be tailored to the interests of your group. Additional to using dye baths we can also make eco-paint and apply other printing techniques.

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03 542 3336
021 148 2477

255 Garden Valley Rd
Wairoa Gorge
Brightwater, 7091
Nelson/Tasman

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Creative day out in the country

We can organise a fun creative morning or afternoon for you (one-to-one) or your group.  We cater for small groups of friends, work colleagues or maybe you are visiting Nelson and feel like a relaxing and inspiring day in the country. In half a day you can make a colourful item from felt or mosaic.

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Our studio

We have a nice sunny studio and can accommodate groups from 6 to 12 people. Email Marion if you are interested in teaching a workshop or having arts and craft gatherings at the Mahoe Hills Studio.

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