Curious about natural dyeing but overwhelmed by where to start?

You’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried dyeing before, but your colours didn’t stick. Or they washed out. Or turned a dull shade of blah. Maybe you’ve followed blog posts or tutorials, but ended up more confused than when you started. You’re saving scraps, collecting plants, but still waiting for someone to show you what to do. This course was created to help you go from uncertain and overwhelmed to confident and capable with clear, beautiful results.

A complete beginner’s course in natural dyeing

Learn everything you need to know to dye fabric naturally, from scouring and mordanting to extracting colour and creating your own palette. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just simple steps, real results, and everything explained clearly.

What You'll Learn Inside:

✔️ How to scour & prepare natural fibres ✔️ How to mordant plant and animal fibres (stress-free method) ✔️ How to extract colour from plants (foraged, kitchen scraps, powders) ✔️ How to make dye baths & dye your fibres: step by step ✔️ How to modify and expand your palette with simple ingredients ✔️ How to troubleshoot common problems (like weak colours or dye washing out) By the end, you'll feel confident in preparing, extracting & dyeing your fibres

Step-by-step videos with voice-over instruction

 

Guided mini-projects to help you practise what you learn

 

Lessons designed for clarity, creativity and confidence

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Is this course right for you?

This course is perfect for you if: ✔️ You’re completely new to natural dyeing ✔️ You’ve tried before and felt confused, stuck or overwhelmed ✔️ You want clear, structured guidance with no fluff ✔️ You’re excited about working with plants, fibre, and colour ✔️ You’re ready to get hands-on and see real results

LIFETIME ACCESS

DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS

SELF PACED

Take A Look Inside The Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 70 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome & Orientation

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      Welcome To Your New Course!

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      How This Course Works

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      Working Safely with Natural Dyes and Plants

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      Quick Start Checklist

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      A Note on Process

  2. 2

    Gather You Course Supplies & Equipment

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      Natural Dye Tools & Equipment

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      Natural Dye Powders & Assists

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      Gather Your Course Supplies & Essential Tools

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      Course Supply Checklist

  3. 3

    Module 1: Foundations of Natural Dyeing

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      What Is Natural Dyeing?

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      Fibre Basics: Understanding Natural Fibre

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      Understanding Sustainable Fibres

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      What Is Scouring? Why It Matters

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      Slow Method: How To Scour Cellulose Fabric or Garments

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      Quick Method: How To Scour Cellulose Fabric

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      How to Scour Protein Fibres

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      Weights, Ratios & Measurements in Natural Dyeing

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      Mini Project: Prepare & scour your first test fibres

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      Scouring Q&A

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    Module 2: Mordanting Simplified

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      What is Mordanting? (and why we do it)

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      Mordants Explained

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      Stress-free Mordanting

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      How To Mordant Cellulose Fibres: Step-by-Step

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      How To Mordant Protein Fibres: Step-by-Step

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      Re-using, Storing & Disposing Mordants

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      Mini Project: Mordant Small Fibre Sample

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      Mordanting Q&A: Your Top Questions Answered

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    Module 3: Understanding & Sourcing Natural Colour

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      Where Does Natural Colour Come From?

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      Foraging for Colour: How to Find and Identify Local Dye Plants

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      Colourfastness: What You Need To Know

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      pH, Natural Dyeing & Colour Influence

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      The Dye Journal: Deepening Your Connection to Plant Colour

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      The Natural Dyer’s Journal

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      Drying & Storing Dye Plants: Preserving Colour for Later Use

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      Mini Project: Choose A Dye Source

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      Where To Look For Sources Of Natural Colour

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    Module 4: How To Make A Dye Bath

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      Making a Natural Dye Bath: A Step-by-Step Guide

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      How to Make a Dye Bath from Flowers

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      Gorse Flower Dye Bath: Step-by-Step Guide

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      How to Make a Dye Bath from Leaves

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      Willow Leaf Dye Bath: Step-by-Step Guide

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      How to Make a Dye Bath from Bark, Roots, Seeds or Husks

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      Dyeing With Stones: Avocado Seeds For A Beginner-Friendly Natural Pink

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      How to Make a Dye Bath from Dye Powders

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      How to Make a Dye Bath with Marigold Dye Powder: Step-by-Step Guide

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      How To Store & Extend the Life of Your Dye Bath

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      Mini Project: Make Your First Dye Bath

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      Natural Dye Baths: Q & A's

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    Module 5: Dyeing Your Fibre

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      How To Dye Natural Fibre: Hot & Cold Methods

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      How To Dye Cellulose Fibre

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      How To Dye Protein Fibre

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      Creating Strong Colours with Natural Dyes

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      Layering Colour: A Guide To Over-Dyeing

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      Top Natural Dyeing Tips: Lessons from the Dye Pot

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      Caring for Naturally Dyed Textiles

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      Mini Project: Dye Your Fabric Or Fibre

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      Troubleshooting + Q&A

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    Module 6: Modifiers & Palette Expansion

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      Introduction to Modifiers: Expand Your Natural Colour Palette

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      How To Modify Colour: Before, During or After

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      How To Make Modifier Solutions: Powders & Liquids

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      How to Modify Your Fibre

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      What to Know About Iron as a Modifier in Natural Dyeing

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      Step-by-Step: How to Modify Naturally Dyed Fibres with Iron Powder

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      DIY Iron Modifier: How to Make Iron Water at Home

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      How to Store, Reuse & Safely Dispose of Modifiers

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      Modifier Q&A: Common Questions About Modifying Naturally Dyed Fibre

  9. 9

    Beyond the Basics: Reflect, Celebrate, Continue

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      Congratulations, Let’s Celebrate Your Progress

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      Reflect on What You’ve Learned

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      What Comes Next: Keep Growing With Natural Colour

  10. 10

    Resources & Downloads

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      Course Downloads

What People Are Saying

Discover how our course is making a difference and helping others create vibrant, eco-friendly colors.

”
Thoroughly enjoyed the course. It opened up a world of possibilities for dyeing with the plants I have around me. I have gained a lot of confidence and am happy to keep on experimenting.
Erin Wren Bird

U.S.A

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it was a great experience, thank you so much! I hope to get around to much more dying now. I had never heard of modifying the colours before which really expands the realm of possibilities!
Leorna Lynn

IRELAND

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I just wanted to say thank you so much for a wonderful workshop and for all your generosity in sharing your knowledge and craft with us.
Sarah Frangleton

U.K

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It is the absolute best explanation of the dyeing process I have ever come across!
Geraldine Bradley 

SCOTLAND

Hi, I’m Kathryn

a natural dye artist and educator passionate about helping you connect with colour, creativity, and the natural world. With over a decade of hands-on experience in natural dyeing and teaching, I know what it’s like to begin this process: curious, unsure, overwhelmed by conflicting information, and wondering if you’re getting it “right.” I created this course to be the guide I wish I’d had in the beginning: clear, grounded, practical, and encouraging. I’ll walk you through the exact steps to scour, mordant, and dye fabric using plants, without needing a studio, fancy tools, or years of trial and error. You don’t need to be an expert to start. You just need straightforward guidance, a little time, and a willingness to learn about this ancient art form. I’m here to support you in building the skills and confidence to create lasting, vibrant colour from nature, right from your kitchen table or garden shed

Join the Beginner Natural Dye Course

Learn to scour, mordant, and dye natural fibres. Create beautiful, lasting colour using plants.

€399,00

Enrol Now and Start Dyeing with Confidence