
Natural Dye For Beginners: Design and Print Onto Silk
Natural dye and screen print techniques.
Course overview
Come and join us for a two-day introduction to natural dye and screen print, suitable for complete beginners. You’ll experience the natural dye process from start to finish, work with plants in our natural dye garden, and leave with your own gorgeous one-off silk scarf that you have dyed and printed.
This is a great introduction to the world of natural dye and will also introduce you to screen printing techniques. Based in our wonderful facilities at the Fashion and Textiles Institute on our Penryn campus, you’ll be supported by two of our Senior Technicians who will guide you through your natural dye journey.
Tuition fees per individual: £250
Location: Fashion & Textiles Institute, Penryn Campus
Upcoming Short Courses

Mon 18 Aug 2025
2-day course: 18th and 19th August | Price: £250
Natural dye for beginners: design and print onto silk
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