Natural Silk Dyeing Workshops in Greater Manchester

Join Our Botanical Silk Dyeing Workshops in Manchester

Discover the art of natural dyeing with our Botanical Silk Dyeing Workshops. Hosted at easily accessible locations such as the Manchester Craft & Design Centre and Salford Museum & Art Gallery, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to create beautiful, hand-dyed silk scarves for all ability levels.

What to Expect at a Three Storey Design Workshop

Botanical Silk Scarf Dyeing

In our hands-on workshops, you will learn the ancient Bundle Dyeing technique to craft your own stunning 60cm x 60cm silk scarf. This method uses natural elements like flowers, petals, leaves, and botanical extract dyes to produce intricate and vibrant prints. During the session, your Bundles will be steamed to fix the colors, ensuring your design is both striking and long-lasting.

Experience the Art of Tatakizome

While waiting for your scarf to steam, immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese art of Tatakizome, or Flower Pounding. This fascinating technique involves hammering plants to transfer their pigments and patterns onto a gift card. It's a perfect way to explore another dimension of natural dyeing and take home a beautifully printed card as a keepsake.

What’s Included?

- A 3-hour immersive workshop with like-minded people.

- All materials, including a 60cm x 60cm silk scarf and botanical dyes.

- A glass of fizz to enjoy during the session.

- A take-home silk scarf and gift card created by you.

Upcoming Workshops

  • November 14th 2025 Friday Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • December 5th 2025 Friday Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • Red and orange flame naturally dyed  silk square scarf  folded into a square

    December 12th 2025 Friday Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • Plum, lemon and orange Dahlia naturally dyed silk square scarf folded into a square

    January 23 Friday 2026 Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • Pink and Green Bud naturally dyed  gradient print silk square scarf folded into a square

    January 29th 2026 Thursday Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • Green Garden print naturally dyed  silk square scarf  folded into a square

    February 13th 2026 Friday Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • White and camel onion naturally dyed  silk square scarf  folded into a square

    February 20th 2026 Friday Afternoon 2.00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • Pale lemon marigold naturally dyed  silk square scarf  folded into a square

    March 12th 2026 Thrusday Afternoon 2:00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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  • Bright pink cochineal naturally dyed  silk square scarf  folded into a square and displayed in a slim brown cardboard box

    March 13th 2026 Friday Afternoon 2:00pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

    South Manchester, Northern Quarter, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD

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