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Eco Dyeing
Learn how to recycle plant and food waste into innovative natural dyes using a variety of techniques.
Do you have a strong interest in sustainability, ethical consumption, ethical fashion, and a desire to reconnect with the natural world? This hands on workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of natural dyeing and ethical fashion practices. Perfect for beginners, you will learn how to transform natural ingredients from plant and food waste into innovative natural dyes, and reduce your environmental impact through upcycling and extending the life of your clothes.
Meet your trainer
Tamara Leacock is a designer and stylist who works with recycled materials, natural and low impact dyes, artisan textile techniques, and Afro-futurist aesthetics to create fluid textile explorations of natural colour and mood. Originally from Lenapehoking (New York), Tamara relocated to Narrm (Melbourne) and has since launched her contemporary unisex label REMUSE, based in Collingwood. As well as facilitating workshops, Tamara is also a sessional lecturer at Collarts in the Fashion and Sustainability and Fashion Marketing departments. Through her ethos and works in the realms of design, education and cross industry collaboration, Tamara is invested in ethical fashion as a vehicle for movement building and positive social change.
Workshop Specifics
What will I learn?
- Beginner natural dye extraction and preparation methods
- How to prepare your garment/fabric
- Dye room set up and safety
- Explore Dye pattern techniques such as shibori, tie dye and ombre
What will i take away?
- Handouts of resources with material list and further learning
- Your very own innovative natural dyed creation!
What should I bring and wear?
- A mason jar or container for the wet dyeable
- A white, un-dyed natural fibre garment or fabric you wish to dye (a selection of natural fibre fabric offcuts will be available for those without their own item)
- Notebook and Pen
- Casual, comfortable ‘dye friendly’ clothing and apron
- A pair of clean dye only gloves
- Closed shoes
- Face mask for safety and comfort
Terms and conditions
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