Colours from Nature

Since 2019 a small area within the secluded late medieval garden has been given over to growing dyeplants used historically for colourmaking to dye fabric, yarn and even paper. I hope this short questionnaire can help gauge interest in the subject, plan future practical use of facilities at the walled garden and dyeplants growing there. 

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* 1. Would you like to learn about seasonal natural dyemaking using locally grown plants like woad, madder and weld?

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* 2. Botanical printmaking aka 'ecoprinting' uses fresh seasonal foliage and flowers to directly print and dye fabric and paper. Would this be of interest to you as a workshop?

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* 3. Natural dyes work best with non-synthetic materials  like silk, wool, cotton and paper. Would you like to learn how to prepare and finish these materials for dyemaking or ecoprinting?

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* 4. Bookbinding and framing of printed and dyed papers is something I enjoy learning about and a method I use to display artwork at home. Would this be of interest?

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* 5. Growing dyeplants is a passion for me. Would this be something you would like to learn about or help with at Granton Castle Garden?

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* 6. Please let me know of any other ideas with natural colours you might like to explore at the walled garden.

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