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Old Market Manor, Barton Manor
Bristol, BS2 0RL

Artisan natural dye studio, using locally foraged and organically grown natural dyes, bio-regionally sourced cloth and paper and low impact traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques. Offering limited edition gifts, bespoke services and a range of workshops to help creatives transition to using non-toxic practices and connecting communities with Nature using creativity as a medium.

Events


 

the textile retreat company + coconits

Carbis Bay, Cornwall


Monday April 22nd - Tuesday April 30th, 2024






 

Meeting hawthorn

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Sunday, May 5th

8-9pm

A guided journey through the sensing body, into relationship with Hawthorn

You will need: A cup of Hawthorn tea, made with fresh Hawthorn flowers and leaves

** Register by midnight on 31/04/24 to attend this free online event via link below

All those registered will receive free access to the recording and related materials after the event. Available to view online for one month only, until 31/05/24


 

Seasonal natural dye workshop @catherinewaters

Catherine Waters Antiques Ashburton, Devon. TQ13 7QD


Thursday May 16th, 2024

6-8pm

Learn how to dye textiles with local, seasonal plants.

An introduction to natural dyeing with locally sourced plants, such as Hawthorn, Nettle & Gorse.. You will create a collection of different colour naturally dyed fabric patches & darning threads, to keep for visible mending projects.

All materials provided.

** ONLY 3 SPACES NOW AVAILABLE **


 

DEVON retreat, ENGLAND. UK

JUNE - REGISTER INTEREST NOW TO RECEIVE MORE INFO

A residential long weekend, immersed in the full Summer beauty of Dartmoor, with elements of natural dyeing, plant connection, ritual, walking & wild swimming.

Along with nourishing local and organic seasonal food, trips to some of the best local sustainable eateries, daily yoga, relaxing sound baths and the spaciousness to rest, be creative or simply be however you wish.


 

DEVON retreat, ENGLAND. UK

JULY - REGISTER INTEREST NOW TO RECEIVE MORE INFO

A residential long weekend, immersed in the full Summer beauty of Dartmoor, with elements of natural dyeing, plant connection, ritual, walking & wild swimming.

Along with nourishing local and organic seasonal food, trips to some of the best local sustainable eateries, daily yoga, relaxing sound baths and the spaciousness to rest, be creative or simply be however you wish.


 

traditional NATURAL DYEING @Hawkwood

@HAWKWOOD COLLEGE, Painswick Old Rd, Stroud, GL6 7QW

Weekend September 7th + 8th, 2024

10am - 4pm both days

DYES, MORDANTS + MODIFIERS - SOURCED FROM PLANTS

A 2 day introduction to the basics of making and using organic natural dyes, mordants and modifiers - all sourced from plants and 100% biodegradable.


 

BOTANICAL Day retreat- IN COLLABORATION with BEX @Botanical tales

@SOUTHCOMBEBARN Widecombe In The Moor, Devon. TQ13 7TU


Sunday September 15th, 2024

10-4pm (Optional sauna until 6pm)

Our botanically focused day retreat has been crafted around this beautiful point in the calendar intentionally, to allow us a moment to pause and savour the bounty and beauty of summer. A time to come together and share in thanks for all that the season has gifted us and together craft and weave flowers of the summer with our hands and hearts. 


 

A Creative Day with hawthorn @DAMSON FARM

@DAMSON FARM, Northend, (Nr. Bath), Somerset, BA1 8ES


Friday September 20th, 2024

10-4pm

As we approach the autumn equinox this is an invitation to slow down and treat yourself to a nourishing day, connecting with the rhythm and gifts of the season.

A day with natural dyer Babs Behan to explore our relationship with Hawthorn and the creativity this may bring through tea ritual, ink-brewing, mark-making and print.




“NOURISH” Creative Tropical SPA Retreat

KOH PHAGNAN. THAILAND

March 8th - 13th, 2025

Enjoy a balanced daily flow of natural colour workshops, wellness activities & nutritious communal meals with personal space for resting or exploration

Choose from a selection of accommodation options, from lower price luxury dormitories, to shared or private en-suite rooms.