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 HAND-DYED FUROSKIKI GIFT WRAP
Nov
29

HAND-DYED FUROSKIKI GIFT WRAP

HAND-DYED FUROSKIKI GIFT WRAP

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INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYES WORKSHOP
Nov
8

INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYES WORKSHOP

Step into an inviting exploration of the colours held within plants, food scraps, and other natural materials as you learn the essentials of natural dyeing with curiosity and mindful attention.

Together, we’ll prepare fabric, create dye baths, and experiment with a palette of seasonal colours, noticing how each material shifts and reacts in its own magical way.

Throughout the process, you’ll be encouraged to observe the subtle changes in tone, texture, and scent—those small, meaningful details that make working with natural colour so rewarding. By the end of the workshop, you’ll complete a hand-dyed mat or cloth, shaped by your discoveries and the unique palette that emerges from your experiments.

DATE: 8th of November, 2026

TIME: 11-1PM

Where:

the Charter Studios, Abingdon, OX14 3LZ, UK

All materials will be provided, there will be a worksheet & notebook for you to keep as well as all samples made during the workshop. Please bring an apron or wear clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting marked.

The workshop is limited in place numbers to ensure a safe working environment and to ensure everyone can participate fully.

**All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

See you there! x


INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYES WORKSHOP


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SLOW CRAFT SUNDAYS. CREATING TOGETHER
Oct
18

SLOW CRAFT SUNDAYS. CREATING TOGETHER

SLOW CRAFT SUNDAYS

Slow Craft Sundays — a gentle community space where seasonal living meets mindful making.

As the season unfolds, we gather to mark that change together — slowing our pace, working with our hands, and returning to simple rituals that ground us.

Each Sunday is shaped around themes of craft, ritual, and home, creating space to share time, stories, and quiet creativity in good company.

This is a place to make slowly, to experiment, to mend or begin something new, and to enjoy the warmth of crafting alongside others.

Community is at the heart of these gatherings — a reminder that creativity deepens when it’s shared.

✨ Bring your wool, fabric to up-cycle, your hands, and your heart. You’re also welcome to bring a small project you’d like to dye, if that feels right. It’s the perfect time to begin — together.

DATES:

SUNDAY, 18TH OF OCTOBER, 2026

TIME: 11AM-12.30 PM

WHERE:
The Charter Studios Community Space
Abingdon, OX14 3LZ

Book your space below. Donations options available.

All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

See you there x


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FROM FORAGING TO FABRICS: A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH NATURAL DYEING
Sept
27

FROM FORAGING TO FABRICS: A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH NATURAL DYEING

A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH NATURAL DYEING

Immerse yourself in the art of nature-inspired textile creation. In this hands-on workshop, participants you explore the beauty of botanical dyeing, learning how to transform foraged plants and natural materials into stunning, vibrant fabrics.

From selecting and preparing fibres to extracting rich hues from leaves, barks and roots, this experience blends sustainability, artistry, and mindful creativity.


What to Expect:

  • Foraging & Material Exploration: Discover the hidden colours within nature as we gather local plants for dyeing.

  • Dyeing Techniques: Learn how to extract pigments, create natural mordants, and experiment with layering techniques to achieve stunning results.

  • Fabric Transformation: Apply your newfound knowledge to silk, cotton, or wool, crafting unique, eco-friendly textile pieces.

  • Mindful Creativity: Engage in a meditative artistic process that connects you to nature and the art of slow-making.

TIME:

SUNDAY, 27TH OF SEPTEMBER, 11AM -12.30 PM


This workshop is perfect for artists, crafters, and nature lovers eager to explore sustainable practices and creative expression through textile arts. No prior experience is needed—just a curiosity for colour and a love for the natural world.


The outcome will be a collection of samples from trying various dye baths and a one-of -a-kind tote bag created in the earthy shades of the season.

FROM FORAGING TO FABRICS

27TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2026,

11AM-12.30PM

 
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BOTANICAL IMPRINTS OF SUMMER WORKSHOP
Jul
11

BOTANICAL IMPRINTS OF SUMMER WORKSHOP

BOTANICAL IMPRINTS OF SUMMER WORKSHOP

BOTANICAL IMPRINTS OF SUMMER WORKSHOP

A summer workshop in botanical bundle dyeing

Create a Naturally Dyed Silk Bandana with Seasonal Botanicals

Join us for a relaxing and creative natural dye workshop where you’ll make your own silk bandana using the colours and patterns of summer. Through the art of bundle dyeing and eco printing, you’ll transform fresh flowers, leaves, and garden botanicals into beautiful, one-of-a-kind botanical impressions on silk.

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Ethelwolds Gardens, this workshop is part of the Slow Garden Craft Series, celebrating nature-inspired making and mindful creativity.

During the session, I will guide you step by step through the process of preparing silk, arranging seasonal plants, and steaming your fabric to reveal delicate botanical prints and soft, organic colours. Each piece will be completely unique—a wearable keepsake that captures the essence of summer.

 We’ll work with a curated selection of fresh local seasonal materials, including summer blooms, foliage, and garden botanicals, chosen for their natural pigments and expressive shapes.

What You’ll Learn

  • The fundamentals of bundle dyeing and eco printing

  • How to prepare silk for botanical bundle dyeing

  • Techniques for creating detailed prints with flowers and leaves

  • How different seasonal plants produce unique colours and patterns

  • Simple tips for continuing natural dyeing at home

What’s Included

  • A silk bandana to dye and take home

  • A curated selection of seasonal flowers, leaves, and botanical materials

  • All tools, equipment, and dyeing supplies

No previous experience is needed. Donations welcome.

· Standard donation of £15

· Supporter donation of £20

· Generous supporter donation of £30

DATE:

11th of July, 2026

TIME: 

11 AM-1PM

Registration required. Book your space 01235 550139 or ethelwoldhouse@btinternet.com

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NATURAL DYES : CREATE YOUR SILK SUMMER BANDANA
May
9

NATURAL DYES : CREATE YOUR SILK SUMMER BANDANA

Natural Dye Workshop: 

Create a Silk Summer Bandana with Seasonal Botanicals

Join us for a relaxing natural dye workshop where you’ll learn how to create beautiful botanical prints on silk using plants and flowers. This hands-on class introduces the art of natural dyeing and eco printing, using seasonal floral materials to design your own unique silk summer bandana.

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Benson Community Gardens, this workshop is part of the Slow Garden Craft Series, celebrating creative skills inspired by nature.

During the session I will guide you through the process of dyeing silk using seasonal flowers, leaves, and garden plants. You’ll learn how plant pigments transfer onto fabric to create soft, organic colours and delicate botanical patterns.

Participants will work with a curated selection of fresh seasonal floral materials, including summer blooms, foliage, and garden botanicals, to create naturally dyed patterns on silk.

What you’ll learn

  • The basics of natural dyeing for textiles

  • How to prepare silk for botanical printing

  • Techniques for eco printing with flowers and leaves

  • How seasonal plants create different colours and patterns

  • Simple tips for continuing natural dyeing at home

What’s included

  • A silk bandana to dye and take home

  • A selection of seasonal flowers, leaves, and botanical materials

  • All dyeing equipment and materials

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with your own hand-dyed silk summer bandana, a unique wearable piece created with plants and natural colour.

This natural dye workshop is suitable for beginners, craft lovers, gardeners, and anyone interested in sustainable textiles, botanical printing, and slow creative practices.

Workshop Details

Location: Benson Community Gardens, St Helen’s Avenue
Date: Saturday 9 May, 2026
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM


Suggested donation: £15 

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

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NATURAL INKS AND PIGMENTS WORKSHOP
May
3

NATURAL INKS AND PIGMENTS WORKSHOP

NATURAL INKS AND PIGMENTS WORKSHOP


Immerse yourself in the rich world of natural colour as we explore how earth, plants, and everyday materials can be transformed into vibrant pigments. This workshop invites you to follow your curiosity—experimenting with shades, textures, and surprising reactions as you work directly with raw sources of colour.

Together, we’ll grind, mix, and refine natural materials to create your own inks and paints. Along the way, you’ll be encouraged to notice the subtle shifts that occur as ingredients combine: the way a hue deepens with each stroke, how a shade settles into its true form, and the quiet alchemy that brings colour to life.

You’ll leave with handmade inks and paints, a set of exploratory swatches, and a deeper sense of connection to the origins of the colours you create.

Join us for a playful, mindful journey into natural pigments and the expressive palette they offer.


DATES:

Sunday, 3d of May, 2026

TIME:

11.30 AM-1.30 PM

WHERE:

THE CHARTER STUDIOS, ABINGDON, OX 14 3LZ ( under the arches, next to MaltHouse Surgery)

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SPRING UPCYCLING THROUGH NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP WITH ONE PLANET
Apr
19

SPRING UPCYCLING THROUGH NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP WITH ONE PLANET

SPRING UPCYCLING THROUGH NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP WITH ONE PLANET ABINGDON


As spring begins to stir, this workshop invites you to refresh a beloved garment using colour drawn from the season itself. Bring your own favourite white item made from natural fibres, and discover how botanical dyes can give it vibrant new life.

We’ll work with pruned branches, foraged foliage, and everyday kitchen scraps—transforming these overlooked materials into rich, plant-based dye baths. Together, we’ll prepare fibres, create colour from reclaimed botanicals, and watch fabrics shift into soft, living hues.

Rooted in simple care and renewal, this session shows how both gardens and wardrobes can flourish with attention rather than replacement.

You’ll leave with a naturally dyed piece infused with the colours of spring and the story of its transformation—an old favourite made fresh again.


WHEN:

19th of April, 2026

Time: 11-1PM

WHERE:

the Charter Studios, Abingdon, OX14 3LZ

To bring: one small white garment to dye( a t-shirt, a white summer top, socks or a scrunchie)

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HAND-DYED SILK BANDANAS
Mar
14

HAND-DYED SILK BANDANAS

HAND-DYED SILK BANDANAS

You are warmly invited to join me in the peaceful and beautiful garden at St Ethelwold’s House, a sanctuary for community and mindful connection with the natural world.

In this hands-on, sensory, and immersive natural dyes workshop we will explore the subtle, surprising colours found in plants — working with foliage, pruning and floral material from the garden to create natural dye baths and discover how botanical elements transform cloth. 

You will learn how to gather materials mindfully, experiment with leaves, trimmings and floral waste, and create your own one-of-a-kind hand-dyed botanical silk  bandana, shaped by this season in the garden.

With Mother’s Day approaching, this workshop also offers a gentle invitation to give yourself a treat  — time for quiet creativity, to rest and restore, and to enjoy making in good company in a space that celebrates peace, beauty and community.

We will also explore how to repurpose and incorporate floral waste and garden trimmings, honouring the environment and the stewardship of this lovely space. By working slowly with what is already around us, we celebrate sustainability and the simple joy of community.

DATE: 14TH MARCH, 2026

TIME:  2PM-4 PM

Registration required. Donations welcome. Suggested donation £15.

Book your space 01235 550139 or ethelwoldhouse@btinternet.com

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SLOW CRAFT SUNDAYS
Nov
23

SLOW CRAFT SUNDAYS

SLOW CRAFT SUNDAYS

As the autumn turns to winter, our homes — and our rhythms — begin to change. This is the season to lean into slower rituals, to surround ourselves with scents, textures, and practices that ground us.


Lavender sachets tucked between wool sweaters, simmer pots filling the kitchen with warmth, the quiet joy of planning a project that unfolds stitch by stitch — these are more than tasks, they’re invitations to slow down. Wool, in particular, asks us to pause: to mend, to craft, to create with care.

There is also joy in not doing this alone. Gathering with others to share stories, stitches, and cups of tea transforms slow crafting into something even richer. Community gives rhythm to our hands and warmth to our days — a reminder that while each stitch is small, together they weave something meaningful.

That’s why Slow Sundays — a gentle community space where seasonal living meets mindful making. Each Sunday, we gather around themes of craft, ritual, and home, embracing the beauty of doing less, more slowly.


✨ Bring your wool, fabric to up-cycle, your hands, and your heart. It’s the perfect time to begin.

DATES:

Sunday, 23d of Nov, 2025. Festive handmade gifts

WHERE:

THE CHARTER STUDIOS, ABINGDON, OX 14 3LZ

Please, feel free to bring your own small project you want to dye if you prefer.

See you there! x


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FESTIVE FUROSHIKI AND HANDMADE GIFTS
Nov
16

FESTIVE FUROSHIKI AND HANDMADE GIFTS

FESTIVE FUROSHIKI AND HANDMADE GIFTS

This festive season, discover the joy of Furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping with cloth. In this special Christmas workshop, you’ll learn how to naturally dye your own linen using eco-friendly techniques and then use your handcrafted piece to wrap gifts in a truly unique and sustainable way.

No experience needed – this session is designed to be welcoming for beginners while offering inspiration for those with dyeing or crafting experience. You’ll leave with your own hand-dyed wrap and the skills to continue this beautiful tradition at home.

📍 Charter Studios, Abingdon, OX14 3LZ
🗓️ Sunday 16th November 2025, 11 am – 1 pm

and/or Sunday 23d of November, 2025, 11am-1 pm

Sunday 16th November 2025, 11 am – 1 pm
🌐 tanyarobinson.org


🎟️ All materials provided. Come along to create some holiday gifts!

✨ Give a gift that’s wrapped in love, care, and creativity this Christmas. ✨

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WELLNESS MORNING
Nov
9

WELLNESS MORNING

WELLNESS MORNING

Engaging with textures, colours, and the rhythm of crafting allows us to slow down, nurture mindfulness, and reduce stress, while creating thoughtful, handmade gifts for loved ones strengthens connection and brings joy.

Through these hands-on experiences, we can explore how mindful making supports mental well-being, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of presence in daily life.


Join in with us for Wellness Morning on 9th of November, 2025!
Book via tanyarobinson.org and come along!

the Charter Studios, Abingdon
3 floor, The Charter, Broad street, Abingdon OX14 3LZ

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WALK TO COLOUR
Oct
25

WALK TO COLOUR

WALK TO COLOUR

A sensory taster in natural dyeing and creative wellbeing.

Walk to Colour is a slow, mindful experience inviting you to connect with nature and craft. We begin with a guided nature walk, gathering local dye plants with care and intention.

Back at the studio, we’ll create a natural dye bath together — exploring the beauty of colour made from nature itself.

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SLOW SUNDAYS
Sept
9

SLOW SUNDAYS

SLOW SUNDAYS

As summer softens into autumn, our homes — and our rhythms — begin to change. This is the season to lean into slower rituals, to surround ourselves with scents, textures, and practices that ground us.

There is also joy in not doing this alone. Gathering with others to share stories, stitches, and cups of tea transforms slow crafting into something even richer. Community gives rhythm to our hands and warmth to our days — a reminder that while each stitch is small, together they weave something meaningful.

That’s why we created Slow Sundays — a gentle community space where seasonal living meets mindful making. Each Sunday, we gather around themes of craft, ritual, and home, embracing the beauty of doing less, more slowly.

✨ Bring your wool, your herbs, your hands, and your heart. It’s the perfect time to begin.

** AVAILABLE IN PERSON AND ONLINE STARTING END OF SEPT.

* Pre-BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

After you register for Slow Sundays community you will be sent a list of options for dates/times depending on your location/ time zone.

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Walk to Colour. Sensory Taster Session in Natural Dyeing & Creative Wellbeing
Jun
28

Walk to Colour. Sensory Taster Session in Natural Dyeing & Creative Wellbeing

WALK TO COLOUR

Sensory Taster Session in Natural Dyeing & Creative Wellbeing


Walk to Colour is a slow, mindful experience inviting you to connect with nature and craft. We begin with a guided nature walk, gathering local dye plants with care and intention.

Back at the studio, we’ll create a natural dye bath together — exploring the beauty of colour made from nature itself.

What’s Included:
🌿 A guided sensory walk
🌼 Plant gathering and discussion
🔥 Making a natural dye bath from scratch
🎨 Optional fabric dyeing (bring your own small item)

You’ll Leave With:
– A deeper connection to nature and the seasons
– A calming, creative experience to support your wellbeing
– An introduction to the art and alchemy of natural dyeing

Who it’s for:
Open to all — no creative or botanical experience needed. Perfect for anyone seeking calm, curiosity, or connection.

Where:

The sessions are held in Charter Studios, Abingdon, UK and have to be booked and pre-paid in advance. The walk will take place in and around Albert park, Abingdon.

When:

My intention is to have these sessions available on various Saturday afternoons. The dates for the month will be announced in advance.

Upcoming dates:

28th June, 2025

12th July, 2025

19th July, 2025

Stay tuned and come along!

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CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK POETRY
Jun
8

CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK POETRY

CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK

HAND-DYED SILK ART BANDANAS

You are warmly invited to join me for a seasonal online gathering of connecting with florals and colour.

This hands-on live demo immersive session will take us to a still summer meadow with wide open spaces. 

You will learn how to gather your material mindfully, explore the endless possibilities and create your own summer seasonal silk scarf / art silk bandana through experimenting with the natural elements and material like leaves, bark and petals.

We will also explore how to repurpose and incorporate petals or floral waste you have from your beautiful garden or a favourite bouquet. 

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PLANT-BASED INKS AND NATURAL PAINTS
Feb
17
to 8 Mar

PLANT-BASED INKS AND NATURAL PAINTS

MAKE YOUR OWN PLANT-BASED INKS AND NATURAL PAINTS ONLINE VIDEO COURSE

Online video course starting 17th of February, 2025

 

Experience the delight, joy, creativity and the process of making colours drawn from nature. Discover how to  unlock the vast possibilities of natural shades for your craft, whatever your medium is.

Gather every day items you can find in your pantry, garden or park or reuse your seasonal floral arrangements to create shades. Explore the tones that come from every day finds that we often overlook. 

Learn and explore the amazing potential of natural colours for your mixed media or experiments in mark making. 

This hands-on course teaches the skill of identifying plants near you and making soft hues of colour at home, every day forages plants you can encounter on your walks and in your travels.

You will have an unforgettable time pouring, mixing, gathering and playing that will surprise and inspire you to new levels in your craft.

During the course you will create a series of swatches of unlimited colour palette for your colour journal and explore how you can shift and modify colour at home.

This course is NOT delivered live, but content is released each week for 3 weeks so that you can access in your own time (and time zone) during the course period. Feedback and group sharing will be available via online platform. You will have a 2 months access to the course after.

A Zoom session will be offered for questions after the 3 weeks of content.

PDF of final colours and material used will be provided.

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MAKE YOUR OWN HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI GIFT WRAP
Dec
1

MAKE YOUR OWN HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI GIFT WRAP

FESTIVE BUNDLE: MAKE YOUR OWN HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI GIFT WRAP.

ONLINE CLASS SESSION

MAKE YOUR OWN HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI GIFT WRAP

Perfectly imperfect. My passion for furoshiki started with reading about simple wabi sabi aesthetics and living cloth fabrics that weathered with time. I found it to be quite fascinating. It grew to something of its own combining natural dyes found locally and some simplicity principles and ideas. The hand crafted cloth lives its own life and gives joy to the owner 🤗.

While often ‘less is more’, there are times when great ideas come together in harmony. To help make things festive this holiday season, I am offering the opportunity for a creativity boosting bundle.

What is included?

*1-hour Online Zoom session with me

*my Furoshiki Natural Dyes E-Book

*an exclusive Q and A follow-up after.

What my clients are saying…

“Classes with Tanya were absolutely amazing. She almost made it feel that they were actually in person one on one, rather than long distance and via Zoom !
I loved learning all of the felting/dyeing techniques. She is a true master in this area and hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to keep working and learning from here.” Giovanna, Mexico”


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HAND DYE  WOOL AND YARN THE NATURAL
Oct
27

HAND DYE WOOL AND YARN THE NATURAL

HAND DYE WOOL AND YARN

 

Learning how to dye wool and yarn the natural way reconnects us to the subtle wonder of our craft. The natural way means using naturally foraged and seasonal materials to uncover shades that surprise us from nature itself.

In this guided live session I will help you find the organic colours that breathe attention and care into handmade projects for your loved ones. You will discover how to source your material and what plants hold amazing shades and colours.

We will also learn how to make these gorgeous shades colourfast so that you can knit, weave and craft with confidence.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

27th October, 2024 or

7th November, 2024

Time: to be confirmed/ 4 pm/ UK time.

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Why not try this magic of natural shades for yourself?

If you have any questions and need help, please don’t hesitate to contact me

via email tanya@tanyarobinson.org

 
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FLORAL SOIREE. CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK
Aug
10

FLORAL SOIREE. CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK

FLORAL SOIREE. CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK

 

You are warmly invited to join me for a summer gathering of connecting with florals and colour..

This 2 hour hands-on live demo session will take us to a still summer meadow with wide open spaces. 

You will learn how to gather your material, explore the possibilities and create your own summer neck scarf silk accessories through experimenting with the natural elements.

We will also explore how to repurpose your well-loved items or fabrics and incorporate petals and florals you have from your  beautiful garden or a favourite bouquet through bundle dyeing, eco-printing, over-dyeing techniques.

This online demo session will celebrate summer inspired by the joy, vibrancy and tranquility of a summer meadow fused with delicate silk.

DATES for upcoming sessions:

  • 4th August, 2024

  • 10th August, 2024

  • 12th September, 2024

Please, choose the time slot that suits in the shop when adding a session to the cart and get in touch at tanya@tanyarobinson.org to join in with us. After you make your booking, you will receive some instructions for material and session set up.



Photo: summer silk sample dyed with petals and garden flowers

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FLORAL SOIREE. CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK
Jul
20

FLORAL SOIREE. CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK

FLORAL SOIREE. CRAFT YOUR SUMMER SILK

HAND-DYED SUMMER SILK BUNDLES

 


You are warmly invited to join me for a summer gathering of connecting with florals and colour..

/ˈswɑːreɪ/

noun

an evening party or gathering, typically in a private house, for conversation or music.

This 2 hour hands-on live demo session will take us to a still summer meadow with wide open spaces. 

You will learn how to gather your material, explore the possibilities and create your own summer neck scarf silk accessories through experimenting with the natural elements.

We will also explore how to repurpose your well-loved items or fabrics and incorporate petals and florals you have from your  beautiful garden or a favourite bouquet through bundle dyeing, eco-printing, over-dyeing techniques.

This online demo workshop session will celebrate summer inspired by the joy, vibrancy and tranquility of a summer meadow fused with delicate silk.




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SPRING NATURAL DYES COURSE
Apr
15
to 30 Apr

SPRING NATURAL DYES COURSE

SPRING NATURAL DYES COURSE

Spring brings forth a vibrant palette of colours, from the delicate pastels of blossoming flowers to the lush greens of newly sprouted foliage. Harnessing these hues, artisans and craftsmen have long used natural dyes to infuse textiles, eggs, and other materials with the spirit of the season.

The journey with natural dyes can be such an exciting adventure. Childlike wonder on an exploration to see what happens after the 24 hour soak of the fabric.

There are many surprises that nature hides and then revals when we are patient. I cannot be but grateful for these discoveries.

Seeing the new colours “show up “for me is a small miracle I appreciate each season.

Will you come on your adventure with natural dyes this spring?

you will learn:

  • what dye tools you can use at home

  • what spring material you can get out of your garden or kitchen pantry

  • how to pre-treat and mordant cotton, silk and linen

  • shades from the same dry material you can achieve on various fabrics

  • bright, clear and more saturated shades and how to get them

  • how to make sure your shades are colour fast

  • tannins and more

  • how to care for your freshly dyed garments



Dyeing with herbs, folliage and material from the garden is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your crafting projects. With a bit of experimentation and creativity, you can create a stunning array of colors using plants and dye stuff that you may already have growing in your backyard.

 

Once the payment is made, I will send you a confirmation and some set up instructions to your email. The course runs for 2 weeks through the lessons and videos being shared on Rusuku platform. There will also be an opportunity to have Q and A after you have experimented with extracting your natural colours.

You will have access to the course on Rusuku for 2 months.

**All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

Copyright @Tanya Robinson, Felt collage, 2024. All rights reserved.

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NUNO FELT SILK AND WOOL ART SCARF MAKING ONLINE SESSIONS
Jan
24
to 15 Feb

NUNO FELT SILK AND WOOL ART SCARF MAKING ONLINE SESSIONS

NUNO FELT SILK AND WOOL ART SCARF MAKING ONLINE SESSIONS

3 WEEKS COURSE

Experience the tactile and comforting feel of fibre art through these nuno felt art scarf sessions!

“Nuno” is cloth in Japanese, and speaks to the simple and transformative charm when fabric and organic fibres are bonded together to make something uniquely beautiful.

If you’ve ever been curious about how to create a nuno felt scarf from scratch these sessions are for you! 

I am delighted to teach these sessions online. Come join me for a memorable hand-on series of classes. 

List of materials and instructions for set up will be provided beforehand so that you can join in and follow at your own pace.


What you’ll learn:

+ how to choose your materials, thicknesses of wool in microns and fibres I use

+ types of fabrics that can be your base layer

+ principles of building or sculpting a scarf

+ my set up and tools used

+ stages of the Nuno felt process I use

+ working with the hand sander vs making a scarf by hand

+ layout and calculating shrinkage

+ ways to speed up the work and save time

+ rubbing, fulling and finishing details

I look forward to co-creating with you.

 
 

*Once the payment is made, I will send you a confirmation and some set up instructions and a list of materials plus tools to your email.

**All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

Copyright @Tanya Robinson, Felt collage, 2024.

All rights reserved.

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HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI DEMO
Nov
15

HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI DEMO

HAND DYED FUROSHIKI DEMO EXPERIENCE SESSION

MAKE YOUR OWN HAND-DYED FUROSHIKI FOR DAILY USE



Perfectly imperfect. My passion for furoshiki started with reading about simple wabi sabi aesthetics and living cloth fabrics that weathered with time. I found it to be quite fascinating. It grew to something of its own combining natural dyes found locally and some simplicity principles and ideas. The hand crafted cloth lives its own life and gives joy to the owner 🤗.

While often ‘less is more’, there are times when great ideas come together in harmony. To help make things festive this holiday season, I am offering the opportunity for a creativity boosting bundle.

What is included?

*1-hour Online Zoom DEMO session with me

*my Furoshiki Natural Dyes E-Book

*an exclusive Q and A follow-up after.



 

* Once the payment is made, I will forward you the Zoom link for your demo session and set up instructions to your email.

**All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

Copyright @Tanya Robinson, Felt collage, 2023.

All rights reserved

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REPURPOSE WHAT YOU LOVE WITH NATURAL DYES
Nov
5

REPURPOSE WHAT YOU LOVE WITH NATURAL DYES

REPURPOSE WHAT YOU LOVE WITH NATURAL DYES

 

Repurpose what you love with natural dyeing. Transform a well-used, loved item into something new and unexpected through seasonal foraged material and natural dyeing techniques.

The outcome of this workshop is your own upcycled hand-dyed item to use and enjoy. 

Workshop will be held on Sunday, 5th Nov, 1 pm -5.30 pm at Teto studio, London. Teto is located at 6 Shillingford Street, London, UK. Bring your own used small cotton / linen light T-shit or a tea towel etc..

Learn how to repurpose them into unique and beautiful pieces with natural colours.

Booking required. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite link below. Enjoy! x

 
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GATHER AND PREP
Oct
16
to 1 Nov

GATHER AND PREP

GATHER AND PREP: AUTUMN NATURAL DYES JOURNEY

Embrace this season, foraging and mindful gathering with this GATHER AND PREP: AUTUMN NATURAL DYES JOURNEY!

This autumn you will receive email guidance and instruction on your slow natural dyeing, useful tools to choose, foraged and gathered material for each week and step by step process of making a dye bath.

Tune into autumn and create dyes from scratch and in your own pace with what you already have, can order easily or forage near you!

What is covered:

  • natural dyes tools and equipment to use at home

  • homemade mordants and tannins

  • raw foraged elements you can try to dye with and instructions for them

  • sneak peak on how I gather and store my material

  • my prep prompts, tips, troubleshooting

  • short chat videos on YouTube for inspiration to refer to.

When you book your space and make a payment, you receive a confirmation on AUTUMN NATURAL DYES JOURNEY and 3 weeks of e-guidance to your email.

Copyright@ Tanya Robinson, Felt collage, 2023. All rights reserved.

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DYE WITH BLOSSOMS, PETALS AND BARKS
May
13

DYE WITH BLOSSOMS, PETALS AND BARKS

MAKE YOUR DYE BATHS WITH SPRING BLOSSOMS, PETALS AND BARKS

DYE WITH BLOSSOMS, PETALS AND BARKS

Tune in with the season and make your own spring dye baths from foraged blossoms and gathered materials.

We see, hear and breathe the beauty of spring as we take walks outside or sit in the garden. When we know what to look for and have clear steps in mind, we can make the most of what nature provides.

 This bounty of floral bouquets is a vivid reminder that we can collect petals from our cherished bouquets and re-use the material in natural dyeing. A beautiful way to breathe new life and extend the joy of these gifts. In this session you will learn how to take steps using some wilted petals and other foraged materials to make your own natural-dye experiments with confidence.

Online Zoom Session: 1 hour session

Date: 13th May, 2023, 4-5 PM ( UK time)

In this online Zoom mini group session you will be guided through the principles of natural seasonal dyeing to create your own unique spring natural dye baths.

In order to do this you don’t need to invest in extra materials. The good news you can re-purpose and upcycle a plain white t-shirt or a small garment or a table cloth you already have or can buy seconhand.

Perfect way to spend a morning or an afternoon in a company with your friend to refresh and inspire your botanical wardrobe and getting ready for the warmer months of the year.


What is included?

*1-hour Online Zoom session with me

*my Natural Dyes Guide ebook sent to you by email after.

You will learn:

  • How to prep clothes before dyeing them

  • What spring foraged material is best to collect

  • Different ways to pre-treat your garments for the colourafastness after.

  • Learn about tannins and the role they play

  • Create your own simple and natural botanical dye baths


I am so much looking forward to creating these fresh botanical jems with you.


PS. If you prefer a different time/ date, please contact me and I will do the best I can to find you the right slot.

Best wishes, Tanya

“Classes with Tanya were absolutely amazing. She almost made it feel that they were actually in person one on one, rather than long distance and via Zoom !
I loved learning all of the felting/dyeing techniques. She is a true master in this area and hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to keep working and learning from here.” Giovanna, Mexico

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DYE YOUR OWN SPRING BOTANICAL CHILDS CLOTHES
Apr
15

DYE YOUR OWN SPRING BOTANICAL CHILDS CLOTHES

DYE YOUR OWN SPRING BOTANICAL CHILD’S CLOTHES

REPURPOSE YOUR CLOTHES WITH NATURAL DYEING.

Online Zoom Session: 1 hour session

In this online Zoom mini group session you will be guided through the principles of natural dyeing to create your own unique botanical cotton baby vests.

In order to do this you don’t need to invest in extra materials. the good news you can re-purpose and upcycle a baby vest, a plain white t-shirt or a small garment you already have or can buy seconhand.

Perfect way to spend a morning or an afternoon in a company with your friend to refresh and inspire your baby wardrobe and getting ready for the warmer months of the year.

Combine it with a foraging trip before or just collect some kitchen waste from your kitchen and you have a new upcycled garment at hand.

What is included?

*1-hour Online Zoom session with me

*my Natural Dyes Guide ebook sent to you by email after.

You will learn:

  • How to prep clothes before dyeing them

  • What foraged material to collect

  • Different ways to pre-treat your garments for the colourafastness after.

  • Learn about tannins and the role they play

  • Create your own simple and natural dye baths


I am so much looking forward to creating these fresh botanical jems with you.

PS. If you prefer a different time/ date, please contact me and I will do the best I can to find you the right slot.

Best wishes, Tanya

What my clients are saying…

“Classes with Tanya were absolutely amazing. She almost made it feel that they were actually in person one on one, rather than long distance and via Zoom !
I loved learning all of the felting/dyeing techniques. She is a true master in this area and hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to keep working and learning from here.” Giovanna, Mexico”

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MAKE YOUR OWN WOOL FELT HYGGE GIFTS
Nov
19

MAKE YOUR OWN WOOL FELT HYGGE GIFTS

MAKE YOUR OWN WOOL FELT HYGGE GIFTS

MAKE YOUR OWN WOOL FELT HYGGE GIFTS.

LIVE ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Come join me and create your own simple and beautiful designs that bring instant warmth and cosiness this holiday season!

An organic part of hygge is the simple joy of creating something to gift to someone you love and share the experience of learning a new skill with your hands.

You will learn how to create your own holiday wool felt acorn garland using merino wool, soap, real acorn hats and water. The garland can be styled as part of your wreath design or a table centrepiece.

You will also see a demonstration through a video on how to make a wool felt soap, a perfect organic stocking filler.


What is included:

  • how to choose your material: wool, soap, twine

  • collecting and preparation for the acorn hats and tips on which ones I use

  • live demo session with tips on how I make the balls for the garland

  • video demo of me creating a felt soap

  • list of materials I typically use sent as a follow-up

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

ONLINE LIVE CLASS SESSION: Saturday, 19th NOVEMBER, 2022

TIME: 4-5.30 pm, GMT

If you are interested to join this session, please get in touch via email

tanya@tanyarobinson.org if you have any questions.

Once the payment is made, I will confirm your spot and forward you the Zoom link and set up instructions to your email.

  • In case of paying via PayPal there might be a small fee from them when making a payment.

  • All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

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I hope to see you there and share my craft with you xx

“Classes with Tanya were absolutely amazing. She almost made it feel that they were actually in person one on one, rather than long distance and via Zoom !
I loved learning all of the felting/dyeing techniques. She is a true master in this area and hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to keep working and learning from here.” Giovanna, Mexico”






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COMING UP: MAKE YOUR OWN AUTUMN SEASONAL DYES
Oct
10
to 31 Oct

COMING UP: MAKE YOUR OWN AUTUMN SEASONAL DYES

NATURAL DYES JOURNEY:

MAKE YOUR OWN AUTUMN SEASONAL DYES

Come with me on a journey to connect mindfulness and natural dyeing this season!

You will learn to create SEASONAL LOCAL DYE BATHS you can gather and find material yourself and use the most economic fabric to dye-cotton muslin.

Its a self-guided journey where you will receive your e-instruction from me.

The month of October will be full of experiments and I plan to create ‘a close circle’ on IG for you to share your outcomes if you prefer.

I will also go live on IG to answer your questions when we start on this journey.

*The journey starts 10th October, 2022 and lasts through the month of October.

Get your wellies, scissors and smile ready:)

I look forward to seeing you there! xx

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TOUCH. 3 WEEK WET FELTING JOURNEY WITH TANYA ** POSTPONED
Mar
7
to 28 Mar

TOUCH. 3 WEEK WET FELTING JOURNEY WITH TANYA ** POSTPONED

IMPORTANT: THE COURSE IS POSTPONED FOR NOW. YOU CAN GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND I WILL UPDATE YOU WHEN THE NEW DATES ARE AVAILABLE.

Come join me on TOUCH, a 3- week wet felting journey, to start this year of 2022 with your fresh encounter with wool and fibres and dive deeper into the mindful art of wet felting.

Embrace a gentle pace of learning that feels right for you while learning something new.

WHAT IS IT?

3 weeks of self-paced learning, online wet felting course guided by me, Tanya Robinson.

Explore and dig deep into modern wet felting methods including my own personal tips and videos on materials, process and combinations of elements I use. Find out more about my approach to basic wet felting, techniques, thinking behind my creations and more.

You will learn how to make a flat piece of felt fabric and felt your projects like pots and beanies understanding the principles behind this amazing art.

WHEN IS IT?

Dates for the course : 7th-28th MARCH, 2022

HOW DO WE DO IT?

Each week you receive a week’s overview with links and private access to my You Tube videos with basic wet feting techniques that are covered.

Every Wednesday,  1 hour Weekly Online Zoom Q and A sessions at 3.30 pm GMT followed by your self-directed practise and experiments with wool and fibres at your own pace during the week. 

If you cannot be present online at that time, you will be sent a recording of the session each week. No need to rush, watch it when you can.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

  • 3 weekly Zoom Q and A sessions

  • Private access to my You Tube making videos

  • List of materials used provided

  • Weekly overview of topics on basic wet felting covered

  • Access to recordings and online video material for 1 month.



YOU WILL LEARN HOW:

  • to choose material with a project goal in mind

  • to lay and create a flat piece of felt fabric from scratch

  • to go about incorporating your decor and fibres

  • to balance water and soap in wet felting

  • to calculate shrinkage

  • to felt over a resist for projects like pots, beanies, etc.

  • to use a hand sander, water sprinkler and tools

  • tips and troubleshooting.



WEEK 1: MATERIALS/ TOOLS

WEEK 2: PROCESS

WEEK 3: CREATE



YOUR INVESTMENT TO JOIN THE COURSE:

£135.00 total price from 1st March, 2022 and while the course continues.



Experience the amazing benefits of engaging with the ancient art tradition in its modern form and being present in the moment here and now.

Connect with a community of similar minded people worldwide and draw strength from being a learner again.

See you there! x

PS: All bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please keep this in mind when booking your place.

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Copyright @Tanya Robinson, Felt collage, 2022. All rights reserved.


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