Natural Dyeing Workshop
Join West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village for a beginner’s taster day where you can try your hand at natural dyeing using plants!
During this workshop, you will discover how the Anglo-Saxons dyed their cloth and the colours they used. Taking place in surrounds of the historical West Stow Anglo-Saxon village, this immersive atmospheric workshop will transport you back in time through heritage craft skills. Experiment with natural dyeing using plants to make your very own dyed samples to take home!
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is a reconstruction of eight Anglo-Saxon style buildings. It is built on the site of an early Anglo-Saxon village, which was occupied from AD 420-650, over 400 years before the Norman Conquest. Built in 1977, the reconstruction brings to life the rich heritage of the site, allowing us to envisage what life was like for the Anglo-Saxons that once occupied the area.
Natural Dyeing Workshop
When: Saturday 7th September
Where: West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Suffolk, IP28 6HG
Time: 11am – 4pm
Tickets: £5 per person (subsidised with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund).
Booking: Booking required. Book now via the weststow.org or call 01284 758000
Further Information:
Ages: For ages 12+. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout.
Meeting Point: Outside the West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village Visitor centre
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Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible. Find full information about the accessibility of the site HERE or contact West Stow via: 01284 728718
What to wear/bring: All materials will be provided (including samples of wool, linen and silk). Please wear old clothes and bring an apron. This workshop will take place outdoors, some of which will be without cover. Please dress appropriately for the weather with warm layers, sun/rain protection as required. Please bring your own lunch (there is also a café on site should you wish to purchase any refreshments)
Parking: Please note that parking charges will apply. Find out more information about West Stow Country Park here
Dogs: Assistance dogs only