Natural Dyes

Workshops and Talks (Your Venue)

As well as running courses at Blotz HQ in Cirencester, Sue can also travel to you and run a workshop and/or give a talk at your own venue.

With over 50 years in both Natural Dyes and Spinning and over 20 years with Nalbinding and Tablet Weaving, Sue has a wealth of knowledge and experience in her subjects which she can impart either with practical demonstrations and hands-on training or as part of a talk.

Talks include:

  • Natural Dyeing
  • Ancient Textiles (from Neolithic onwards)
  • Dyes in Roman Times
  • CoA Experience with the Guild of Weavers Spinners & Dyers

Talks are £110 (+ travel). There is no maximum number of attendees.

Workshops which can be run at your own venue include:

Natural Dyeing
  • Beginners (3 colours)
  • Indigo Vat
  • Eco printing
These workshops cost £250 (+ travel) and can host a maximum of 15 students. All equipment is provided.
Spinning
  • Spinning for Beginners
  • English Longdraw
  • Worsted Yarns
  • Art Yarns
These workshops cost £250 (+ travel) and can host a maximum of 10 students.
(We can provide up to 5 spinning wheels, but students are welcome to bring their own)
Nalbinding
  • Nalbinding for beginners
  • Nalbinding (Intermediate) – more stitches and the Hansen Notation
These workshops cost £200 (+ travel) and can host a maximum of 10 students.
All equipment is provided.
Tablet Weaving
  • Tablet Weaving for Beginners
  • Tablet Weaving (Intermediate) – including design, button holes and gloves.
These workshops cost £200 (+ travel) and can host a maximum of 10 students.
All equipment is provided.

If you would like Sue to run a workshop or give a talk at your own venue then please drop us a line with your requirements.

(Travel is charged at 45p per mile. All prices quoted include UK VAT)