Natural Silk Dyeing Workshops in Manchester, Cheshire & West Yorkshire

Join Our Botanical Silk Dyeing Workshops

Discover the art of natural dyeing with our Botanical Silk Dyeing Workshops. Hosted monthly at the Manchester Craft & Design Centre and appear at guest workshops around Cheshire & West Yorkshire. These workshops offer a unique opportunity to create beautiful, hand-dyed silk accessories for all abilities.

What to Expect at a Three Storey Design Workshop

Botanical Silk Dyeing

In our hands-on workshops, you will learn the ancient Bundle Dyeing technique to craft your own stunning silk scarves or scrunchies. 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

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 greeting 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 silk scarf or scrunchie and botanical dyes.

- A glass of fizz to enjoy during the session.

- A take-home silk item and greeting card created by you.

Upcoming Botanical Workshops

Book your next workshop via the links below!

  • Square Silk Scarf Workshop - August 28th 2026 Friday 2-5pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

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

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  • Square Silk Scarf Workshop - September 11th Friday 2026 10AM

    The Craft House, Bingley

    109-111 Main Street

    Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 2HT

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  • Square Silk Scarf Workshop - September 25th Friday 2026

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

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

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  • Square Silk Scarf Workshop - October TBC 2026

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

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

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  • Square Silk Scarf Workshop - November 6th 2026 2-5pm

    Space 2 @ Manchester Craft & Design Centre

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

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  • Create a Long Silk Scarf November 19th Friday 2026 10AM

    The Craft House, Bingley

    109-111 Main Street

    Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 2HT

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Workshop Extras

Looking for a unique gift? Give the gift of creativity with an eGift Experience or Silk Scarf Dye Kit.

For those who'd like to continue the fun at home, we also offer additional silk products. These allow you to recreate the workshop experience using flowers and plants from your own garden.