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Wednesday 3 September 10-4 p.m.: Workshop: Foraging, Natural Dye and Mordant Printing with Sarah Burns
Sarah Burns
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The Pavilion, Museum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA
Taking place in the gardens and Pavilion of the Museum of the Home, this workshop begins with a gentle forage for local plant materials, before moving indoors to explore the alchemy of natural dyes and invisible patterns that bloom into colour.
Sarah will guide participants through the history and technique of mordant block printing — the revolutionary method behind Indian chintz that transformed textile design across continents. Using hand-carved wood and lino blocks, you’ll create your own printed textiles with plant-based dyes and minimal mordants, learning how this traditional technique can inspire responsible and ethical creativity today.
Alongside hands-on practice, Sarah will share stories of the radical female printmakers who shaped modern pattern design — including figures inspired by the Russian Revolution and Arts & Crafts movements. She’ll also introduce the cultural significance of William Morris’s natural dye revival, and invite reflection on the global histories behind the prints we make.
All materials provided, and all skill levels are welcome. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. You will leave with your own naturally dyed and printed textile, and a deeper understanding of how craft can tell stories rooted in sustainability, heritage, and place.
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5 reviews
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Julie K. Really enjoyed the day - a lot to think about during the workshop and afterwards. We were asked to take collective responsibility - for a dye bath, for washing and cleaning cloths. some group members just looked after their own work causing confusion. Not the fault of the tutor.
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Elizabeth B. Sarah is a gifted fibre artist and clearly knows her stuff. I came away with a good understanding of the subject and would attend one of her workshops again. Great venue. There were a couple of issues though. Firstly all the foraged plants produced yellow, which was boring. Secondly, the mordant paste was too pale to be clearly visible on the fabric. Thirdly, there was no way of identifying my samples, once they went into the cleaning and dye baths.
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Valerie U. Lots of fun but would have been good if we had a list of what we needed to bring with us on the day.
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Anne B. Lovely day, learnt a lot
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Natalie L. The workshop was good but trying to do too many different things in a short period of time. It was just a taster. The dyeing process could have done with a lot longer.
It would have saved time if Sarah had dyeing material pre-prepared. Although it was good to visit and cut material from the lovely garden.
It would have also been good if we had received an email with suggestions of what we could/should bring with us. We received no information before the workshop.
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