Natural Yarn Dyeing Workshop
Dye Your Own Unique Yarn and Embroidery Thread with Garden Botanicals – with Tara MacDonald
Available spots
Service Description
Natural Yarn Dyeing Workshop - Dye Your Own Yarn Love yarn, colour, and making something completely unique? This friendly, hands on workshop taught by Tara Macdonald, Natural Dyer, introduces you to the basics of natural dyeing, with plenty of time to experiment and build your own palette. Natural dyeing is a traditional way of colouring fibres using plant based and natural materials. It is full of surprises, subtle shifts, and beautiful variation, which makes it perfect for anyone who enjoys the process as much as the finished result. If you knit, crochet, or embroider, you will go home with yarn that is truly your own, ready to use in your next project. Over the session, you will learn how to prepare wool yarn for dyeing, create dye pots, and develop a rainbow of colours. Tara will guide you through the process step by step, showing you how to build shades and tones, and how to care for your yarn afterwards so your colours stay looking their best. You will be dyeing wool yarn, with a choice of thickness on the day, 2 ply or DK, depending on whether you would like to use your yarn for embroidery, knitting, or crochet. 2 ply is perfect for embroidery, especially techniques such as crewelwork or canvas work, while DK is a great option if you are planning to knit or crochet with your finished yarn. You will leave with a set of dyed mini skeins to take home, plus an instruction leaflet so you can repeat the process again. Tara Macdonald is one of our regular tutors at Bus Stop Studios. A Natural Dyer based in East Sussex, she creates beautifully coloured yarns and textiles using traditional, plant based processes all from her garden, and teaches workshops with a warm, practical approach. Find out more at: www.taramacdonald.co.uk. This workshop is beginner friendly, so no experience is necessary. All materials and tools are provided, and all material costs are included in the fee. Places are limited to keep the group small. Date: Friday 24 April 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £55 standard / £50 reduced low income rate We offer a reduced rate for those on low incomes. If you are able to pay the standard fee, this helps support our tutors and makes classes more accessible to everyone. Please check our T&Cs before booking
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions for Class Bookings Please note: Most of our classes are designed for adults. If you're unsure whether a class is suitable for you or someone you're booking for, please get in touch before booking. Bookings & Payments • You can book places on our classes, workshops and events via our website or in person at Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 6AY. • All bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place. • You will receive a booking confirmation by email once your payment has been processed. Materials • Materials and tools vary depending on the class. Please refer to the individual course description for details. Feel free to contact us with any questions in advance. Cancellations & Changes • Bookings are non-refundable. • Due to our small class sizes, it is usually not possible to transfer bookings to another date. • If you notify us at least 14 days in advance, we may be able to offer a transfer or credit note, subject to availability. • If you contact us 7 days before the class, we may be able to offer an alternative date, but this is not guaranteed. The more notice you give, the better chance we can help. • If you cannot attend, you may send someone else in your place. Please inform us of their name before the class. Cancellations by Us • In the rare case that we need to cancel a class, workshop or event, you will receive a full refund. • Our liability is limited to the cost of the class only. We are not responsible for any additional costs such as travel, accommodation, or pre-purchased materials. Insurance & Professional Standards • Bus Stop Studios is fully insured for all classes and workshops. • All of our tutors carry their own Public Liability Insurance (PLI) and are experienced professionals in their field. Copyright & Use of Materials • All course content—including instruction sheets, handouts, photography and designs—are for personal use only. They may not be copied, distributed, or used for teaching or other commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Contact Details
Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK
01424 259390
hello@busstopstudios.com