HOME
Native natural dye workshops in Bristol and the South West. Learn how to forage for dyes, extract colour, and dye uk grown cloth.
Learn how to identify dye plants. Explore the possibilities of sustainable textiles harnessing local renewable materials.
Pioneers of british natural dye productions
“Inspiring holistic systems-change through natural colour”
Supported by:
NATURALLY DYED GOODS
RETREAT WITH US
NOURISH
KOH PHAGNAN. THAILAND
March 8-13, 2025
Immerse yourself in a programme of inspiring creative practices & soulful experiences
held in a beautiful relaxing sanctuary with spaciousness to rest & feel nourished
ALL INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
Tropical retreat experience
Daily natural dye workshops & rituals with Babs Behan, Founder of Botanical Inks
A beautiful set of complimentary blank handmade travel items will be included in your package, for you to dye during the retreat. These include a kimono robe, meditation/sleep eye mask and other items. All made with the best organic natural cottons & peace silks.
Optional activities such as breathwork, singing, movement, dance, cacao ceremonies, beach trips & hiking.
Excursion to a natural dye artisan initiative for a leaf printing workshop and organic farm-to-table lunch
Herbal steam dome and cold plunge pool available mornings and evenings
Incredible vegan catering
Optional morning and afternoon yoga sessions
Evening wellbeing activities for example sound baths, yin yoga, bedtime meditation, heart-opening dance etc.
Swimming pool accessible 24/7
Comfortable beds and choice of ensuite private rooms or affordable luxury dormitories
Relaxed and friendly community
Closing ceremony & ecstatic dance celebration
Book a Discovery Call
For any queries about Nourish Retreat, Koh Phagnan, Thailand, March 8-13th 2025.
Simply email: hello@botanicalinks.com
To arrange a quick call with Babs :) x
LEARN NATURAL DYEING WITH MY BOOK:
BOTANICAL DYES:
PLANT-TO-PRINT DYES, TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS
(Quadrille Books, 2023)
Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes.
The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet.
Extracting from and updating her book Botanical Inks, Babs talks the home crafter through everything from foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colours and then putting your new knowledge to the text through a collection of simple projects.
With more than 10 dye recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why. Botanical Dyes is the accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting for.
learn online : workshops
in-person events:
BOOK IN ADVANCE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
featured PROJECT:
INDIGO + MADDER
bristol cloth
ENGLISH CASHMERE EDITION
The Bristol Cloth: Cashmere Project is a new offering from Botanical Inks natural dye studio/ pioneer of the UK's first locally sourced and manufactured, “soil-to-soil” textile production system: the Bristol Cloth Project, as seen on BBC News, BBC Countryfile, Sky News and several national newspapers and magazines.
gift voucher
Available here for your chosen amount, sent via email as an e-voucher, to use with all online store items.
Follow MY JOURNEY on Instagram
