A one-day workshop with Johanna Tagada-Hoffbeck
Inspired by the permaculture principles of re-use and zero waste, join artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck to learn the basics of natural dyes and reveal a palette of colours from plant-based kitchen waste, such as onion and garlic skins, tea, carrot peel and avocado pits.
This workshop is directly inspired by the method Johanna employs in her series of collaborative installations, ‘Penser, Manger, Partager’ (‘To Think, To Eat’ To Share’, 2015 – Present). Johanna will also share her experience growing and foraging plants responsibly.
It is an entry-level adult-only workshop, and no prior experience is required. The method can be repeated at home, with no additional material purchased other than what is found on most kitchen shelves.
All materials and a tea break will be provided.
This workshop includes and participants will return home with:
- A short history of natural dyes.
- Demonstration of the creation of two colours using natural dyes.
- Knowledge of how to safely repeat the process and create natural dyes at home.
- Two natural dye samples.
- Basic fabric knowledge.
- Knowledge of non-toxic mordants.
- Knowledge of plant-based cooking waste and plants to use as natural dyes.
- Basic knowledge of plants which can be safely and responsibly foraged in England as natural dyes.
- Knowledge of a selection of plants that can be grown in small home gardens in England for natural dyes.
- Inspiration for natural practices and fabric care.
