Natural Dyeing with Heather Thomas

Join textile artist Heather Thomas for this natural dyeing masterclass. Discover the art of creating vibrant colours using organic materials you can forage, grow or buy.

Learn how to extract colours from plants, flowers, and other organic sources and apply them to various wool yarn and 
fabrics. Create a sample card of fabric and yarns to take home, along with notes and recipes.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Expand your artistic horizons and leave with newfound knowledge and inspiration.

All materials and supplies will be provided. Please bring an apron and lunch. 

Suitable for 18 years plus

About Heather

Heather Thomas is a Melbourne-based natural dyer, designer and maker of textiles. Heather has been exploring the plant kingdom and working with natural fibres and plant colour for more than two decades.

Through her studio and label Wild Heather she imparts her knowledge and expertise about extracting authentic and beautiful colours from nature.

Heather delivers hands-on workshops using traditional natural dyes, indigo and native flora. She often collaborates with local artists and fashion designers who wish to incorporate natural colours into their work. She recently completed a Churchill Fellowship (2023) investigating established international botanical dye studios to see how such models may be translated locally.