I am so pleased that FRESH Artisan Market will be back at the Shoe Factory on Bank Holiday Monday. This has been a very difficult year for makers, with so many events and makers markets being cancelled due to the pandemic. I have worked really hard to bring this market back to Norwich and hope we can all enjoy a safe and inspiring day with the makers that make this event so special.

THE SECRET GARDEN, 20 MINUTES SOUTH OF NORWICH

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 10AM -4PM

Before the advent of chemical dyes, all colour came from natural sources. Today natural dyes are enjoying a renaissance as people rediscover how to create these vibrant shades in a sustainable way.   In this exclusive one day workshop I will share my knowledge and skills with you and show you how to use safe, non toxic materials and methods to get beautiful colour from plant sources, many of which can be found growing locally.

We will work with fabrics and yarn to create a collection of beautiful colours to use in your future textiles projects.

Workshop fee £105* includes all materials, refreshments and a delicious lunch made from local ingredients.

The workshop will be held outdoors with large undercover alternative spaces (to allow safe social distancing) available in case of inclement weather.

Limited places available for this special day.

*I will be donating a percentage of my workshop fee to help some of my artisan friends in Morocco who are unable to work due to Covid19 pandemic.

Living colour from natural sources. Inspired by a ‘slow’ ethos that celebrates artisan skill and local provenance.

I have been working closely with local designer Gianna Bertelli Knowles, developing a range of plant dyed yarns for use with her Knorfolknots knitting patterns. Many of the designs use 100g skeins of my 4 ply Blue Faced Leicester yarns and we have also introduced the very popular 50g skeins for some of her new creations. The 20g skeins are ideal for colour work and stitch projects.

Colour stories inspired by the city, coast and countryside of Norfolk. A collection of British wool yarns dyed with historic dyes like madder, weld and woad - some grown locally in Norfolk - and exotic colour from foreign shores. Hand painted art yarns add vibrant contrasts.

You can find the patterns and the full range of Colour Stories™ yarns at Knorfolknots

We are also at the Holt Outdoor Makers Market every Sunday in August and at Fresh Artisan & Makers Market at The Shoe Factory Social Club on Bank Holiday Monday August 31.