An Introduction to Natural Dyeing
Discover the alchemy and magic of extracting colour from plants
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Your Instructor
Hello!
My name is Claudia Gosse and i'm so glad you have decided to start your natural dyeing journey.
I am a teacher by profession and i'm passionate about sharing my love of natural dyeing through teaching.
I teamed up with my daughter in 2018 to produce naturally dyed yarns for her business 'Elka' and we now work together to produce and deliver practical online craft courses.
ELKA is a woven textile and natural dye studio based in the UK, where my daughter Ellie and I teach beginner through to advanced weaving and natural dyeing, both in-person and online.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Do I need any experience to start the course?
None whatsoever! This course is suitable for complete beginners.
You will be guided through all the fundamentals, from sourcing equipment and materials before moving on to preparing your fibres and dyeing, giving you all the knowledge you need to set you in good stead for taking your dyeing further.
How long is the course?
The course is made up of fifteen different sections. There’s a total of four hours of video tutorials spread over these sections. How long it takes to complete the course will really vary between individuals and what you want from the course.
The course has been designed so that you can either work your way through from beginning to end (we recommend this method if you've done no natural dyeing before), or you can wade straight into any section that is of specific interest and refer back to the relevant tutorials for more information.
Does the course have live sessions?
No. The entire course is pre-recorded video tutorials so you can play them back as many times as you need. All the tutorials are supported with clear step by step downloadable pdf instructions.
What equipment do I need to start the course?
You will find a full list of equipment in the 'Resources' section.
Can I enrol on the course if I live outside the UK?
As this course is entirely online you can enrol from anywhere in the world!