Natural Dyeing Workshop

Natural Dyeing Workshop

Saturday 27 July 2024, Saturday 17 August 2024 and Saturday 7 September 2024

Times: 11.00am

Prices: £5 per person

Venue: West Stow

Booking information


Saturday 27 July 2024, 11.00am


Saturday 17 August 2024, 11.00am


Saturday 7 September 2024, 11.00am


This event is promoted by West Stow and Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme

Event details

Join us at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village for a beginner’s taster day where you can try your hand at natural dyeing using plants.

Hear about how the Anglo-Saxons dyed their cloth and the colours they used.

Take home your own dyed samples!

All materials will be provided (including samples of wool, linen and silk).

Extra Info:
  • Suitable for ages 12 and over – under 18s MUST be accompanied by an adult
  • Meet at the Visitor Centre
  • Please wear old clothes and bring an apron.
  • The workshop will be held outside and some parts without cover so please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Please bring your own lunch. There is also a café on site
  • Does not include admission to the Anglo-Saxon Village
  • No Dogs in the Anglo-Saxon Village, assistance dogs only
  • Car parking charges apply

Time: 11am-4pm
Tickets: £5 per person
Boking: Use the 'Book now' buttons or call 01284 758000
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This project is being delivered by West Stow as part of the Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Please visit the Brecks website for more information or events.

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