Is This Course Right for You?
This course is designed for: ⦿ Beginners who feel overwhelmed and want a clear, guided path ⦿ Artists, designers, and textile lovers who crave a deeper connection to materials ⦿ Plant lovers and creatives wanting to build sustainable, nature-aligned practices ⦿ Anyone curious about colour, craft, and creativity ⦿ If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know where to start”, this course is your answer.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Course
From the very first dye pot to confident colour mastery. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll master inside:
Fibre Prepration
In-depth lessons on how to scour (clean) & mordant (fix) plant & animal fibres.
Sources of Natural Colour
Comprehensive lessons on natural colour, where to find it & how to apply it to your fibres.
Creating Baths & Extracting Dye
Step-by-step guidance on preparing plants & extracting rich, lasting colour from your dyes.
Dyeing Your Fibre
Techniques for dyeing your fibre & how to get the best results from each bath.
Expanding Your Palette
Open up your colour possibilities & learn how to expand your palette using modifiers.
Rooted in Tradition
Centuries-old dye traditions made modern, proven methods refined and ready for today.
Course Curriculum
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1
Welcome & Orientation
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Welcome To Your Course
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My Journey With Natural Dyeing
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Overview of The Natural Dyeing Process: Step-by-Step Reference
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How This Course Works
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How to Ask Questions & Get Support
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Quick Start Checklist
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Working Safely with Natural Dyes and Plants
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Course Resources & Downloads
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Live Classes: Schedule, Link & Recordings
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Our Next Live Class: Link, Date & Time
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The Natural Dyer's Toolkit: Essential Tools, Equipment & Powders
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Natural Dye Tools & Equipment
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Natural Dye Powders & Assists
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Course Supplies & Essential Tools
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Course Supply Checklist
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Module 1: Preparing Your Fibres For Dyeing
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What Is Natural Dyeing?
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Understanding Natural Fibre
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My Top 6 Sustainable Fibres
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What Is Scouring?
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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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Scouring Loose Cotton Yarn: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Scour Protein Fibres
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Scouring Q&A
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Mini Project: Prepare & scour your first test fibres
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Module 2: Introduction to Mordants & Mordanting
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What You’ll Learn In Module 2
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What You'll Need
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What Are Mordants?
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Types of Mordants
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Copy of Choosing the Right Mordant: A Simple Guide for Beginners
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Hot vs Cold Mordanting: Which Method Should You Use?
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Mordant Comparison Chart
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The Core Method: Mordanting Made Simple
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How To Mordant Plant Fibres: Step-by-Step
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How To Mordant Animal Fibres: Step-by-Step
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How to Mordant Plant Fibres with Alum & Tannin
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Re-using, Storing & Disposing Mordants
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Mordanting Recap: A Clear Overview
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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: A Guide to Plant-Based Mordants
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What Are Tannins
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A Guide to Plant-Based Mordants
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Dual-Purpose Mordants
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How to Use Plant-Based Mordants
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Plant-Based Alternative to Alum: Symplocos
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How to Mordant With Whole Oak Galls
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Can I Mordant With Soy?
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Module 4: Discovering Natural Colour
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The Magic of Natural Colour: What It Offers Your Practice
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Origins of Colour: Where Natural Dyes Come From
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Foraging for Colour: How to Find and Identify Local Dye Plants
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pH, Natural Dyeing & Colour Influence
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Lightfastness & Washfastness: How Light and Water Affect Natural Dyes
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The Natural Dyer’s Journal
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Module 5: How to Make Dye Baths
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Making a Natural Dye Bath: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Dyeing with Black Tea: An Easy, Tannin-Rich Natural Dye for Beginners
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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 or Nuts
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Dyeing with Avocado Stones: 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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Understanding Dye Baths: Your Questions Answered
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Download: Quick-Reference Guide to Making Natural Dye Baths
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Module 6: Dyeing Your Fibre
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How To Dye Natural Fibre
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Temperature Guidelines for Natural Dyeing
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How To Dye Cellulose Fibre
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How To Dye Animal Fibre
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Creating Strong Colours with Natural Dyes
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Top Natural Dyeing Tips: Lessons from the Dye Pot
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Layering Colour: A Guide To Over-Dyeing
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Caring for Naturally Dyed Textiles
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Troubleshooting + Q&A
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Module 7: Understanding Modifiers: Shift & Expand Your Palette
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An Introduction To Modifiers In Natural Dyeing?
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3 Ways to Modify Colour: Before, During or After
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Making Modifier Solutions: Powders & Liquids
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How to Create a Modifier Bath & Adjust Your Colours
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How to Use 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 Mordants & Modifiers
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Modifier Q&A: Common Questions About Modifying Naturally Dyed Fibre
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🎁 Bonus Modules & Extended Learning
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Optional Lessons to Enhance Your Skills
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🎁 Bonus 1: The Dyer’s Companion: A Reference Guide for Natural Dyer's
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Welcome & How to Use This Companion
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Mastering Weights, Ratios & Measurements in Natural Dyeing
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Your Natural Dyeing Supply Guide
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Trusted Natural Dyeing Books: A Curated Reading List
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Dye Journal Templates
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🎁 Bonus 2: E-Book The Dyer's Guide To Natural Dye Plants & Colours
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Guide To Plant Dyes & Sources of Natural Colour
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🎁 Bonus 3: Working With Traditional Dyes & Colours
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Timeless Colour: Exploring the Most Celebrated Natural Dyes in History
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The Original Colour Spectrum: History’s Most Powerful Natural Dyes
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Madder: The Ancient Roots Of Red
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Cochineal: From Sacred Dye to Global Commodity
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Weld: Europe’s Most Lightfast Yellow
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Indigo: A Historic & Iconic Dye
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Woad: Europe’s Ancient Blue
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Logwood: A Colonial Dye of Deep Purples
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Cutch: An Ancient Dye Rooted in Indian Soil
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Walnut: Earthy Browns from Nature’s Tannins
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W.O.F: Measuring Fibre for Accurate Colour Results
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Tools of the Trade: Working With Dye Powders
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pH & Plant Colour: Shifting Tones Through Chemistry
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Best Practices for Consistent Results & Colours
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Mastering the Foundations of Traditional Colour
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🎁 Bonus 4: Steam Bundling & Eco-Printing
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Introduction to Bundle Dyeing + Eco-Printing
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Getting Started: Tools, Materials & Setup
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🎁 Bonus 5: How To Create Botanical Inks & Paints
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Introduction to Making Natural Inks & Paints
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How To Make Paint From Leftover Dye
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How To Make Paint From Raw Plant Material
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Making Paint from Dye Powder
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🎁 Bonus 6: The Organic Indigo Vat
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The 1-2-3 Organic Indigo Vat
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The 1-2-3 Organic Indigo Vat Recipe
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How to Make Your 1-2-3 Indigo Vat
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How To Dye Your Fibre With Indigo
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Helpful Tips for Indigo Dyeing
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How To Care For Your Indigo Vat
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What's Included:
Everything you need to start, grow, and refine your natural dye journey: ⦿ Lifetime access to a university level natural dye curriculum ⦿ 5 Live classes, recorded & available to re-watch at your convenience ⦿ Live coaching sessions, January through May each year ⦿ 4 Month's of ongoing natural dye support & guidance ⦿ Access to all future updates and bonus materials ⦿ In-depth video, written lessons & downloadable guides ⦿ Community platform to connect, interact & share with others
Student Success Stories
Real words from students who’ve taken this course.
This course has been such a joy! Thank you so much for being so patient and for taking the time and sharing all your knowledge of natural dyeing. But also beyond that, sharing the business side and all the questions we could ask you on all different topics. Thank you for being so open about running a creative business and for being such a good mentor!
The Netherlands
The course is incredibly comprehensive and I feel nothing is left out. I love the fact that there is continuous access to this incredible resource.
Wicklow, Ireland
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.
USA
It's everything I’ve ever wanted to know and be able to do, and about 500 times more.
Howth, Ireland
The other component I really appreciated was the occasion to email all our questions too, which supplemented in an ideal way the zoom classes when we had questions in between classes.
Canada
Love it, would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about natural dyeing.
U.S.A
The open learning approach that Kathryn cultivates in these stress free natural dye facilitation sessions, promotes encouragement, exploration, peaking participants curiosity, both in the historical, the present and the future of our natural plant and fibre world.
Ireland
I really enjoyed the classes, I felt they were very interactive and highly educational, I love when as a student you are given the opportunity to ask all your questions!
Canada
Meet Your Instructor:
Hi, I'm Kathryn, with over a decade of hands-on experience in natural dyeing & textile arts, I’m here to guide you through a process that’s both practical & deeply enriching. I’ve taught students around the world to work with plant-based colour, intentionally, sustainably, and with lasting results. My work has been featured in Elle Decor, Vogue, Remodelista, and Selvedge, and this course is the one I wish I’d had when I began. Whether you're starting fresh or refining your skills, I’ll help you build a grounded, intuitive practice rooted in tradition, technique, knowledge, care, and the beauty of the natural world.
Join Now and Get These Limited-Time Bonuses:
Because you’re ready, and who doesn't love a bonus!
Bonus 1: The Dyer’s Companion: A Reference Guide for Natural Dyer's
A printable reference packed with techniques, tips, and troubleshooting for every stage of your dye journey.
Bonus 2: E-Book The Dyer's Guide To Natural Dye Plants & Colours
An essential plant-based colour directory to help you choose, forage, and experiment with confidence.
Bonus 3: Working With Traditional Dyes & Colours
Discover trusted recipes, colour guides, and methods for building a rich, lasting spectrum with historically proven, colourfast natural dyes.
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BONUS 4: Steam Bundling & Eco-Print Project
Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind bandana using natural dye sources and heat.
BONUS 5: How to Create Botanical Paints
Learn the techniques to transform natural dyes into beautiful inks and watercolours.
BONUS 6: The Organic Indigo Vat Tutorial
A step-by-step guide to creating & maintaining an organic indigo vat at home.
Enrol Today & Start Dyeing with Confidence
Just expert guidance, complete resources, and support for your dye journey.
€997,00
Have Questions? Send me an email & let me know whats on your mind.
When does the course start? You get instant access as soon as you enrol, start learning at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our next live cohort begins in January 2026. How long do I have access? You’ll have lifetime access to the course materials, including all future updates and bonuses, so you can take your time & enjoy the process! Is this suitable for complete beginners? Yes. This course was designed with beginners in mind, guiding you step-by-step through every stage of the natural dye process. What materials do I need? You’ll need a few basic tools, natural fibres, and a few assists to get started. A full materials list is included in the course so you can prepare with ease. Can I dye with local plants? Absolutely. You’ll learn how to identify, forage, and dye with plants from your own region, making your practice personal and sustainable. If you'd prefer to work with traditional dye powders, I have an entire module on this.
Ready to Get Started?
Enrol today and gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create lasting colour from nature, wherever you are. No experience needed, just a love of craft and a curiosity to begin. This is more than a course, it’s a creative practice you’ll return to for years to come.
€997,00