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Sustainable fibres, hand-dyed with plant dyes. Ethically made in Australia.

08/04/2026

Back in stock after a long while.

Hand-painted silk pillowcases are being made again here in Newcastle, each one a little different, as always.

Thanks for sticking around while they were gone.

They’re online now if you’ve been waiting x

More colours available shop

Favourite colour?

03/10/2025

We’re part of the picture at the reimagined Newcastle Art Gallery!

You can now take home Studio Tinta silk pillowcases, hand-dyed with natural and/or fibre reactive dyes, from the Newcastle Art Gallery shop.

This is our ONLY stockist, and these much loved pillowcases aren’t even available in our online store.

Each is one-of-a-kind, so you’ll have to visit to see the unique colours and patterns.

We’re proud to be among the first makers featured in the shop, and we can’t wait to share our creativity and craftsmanship with you.

🎉 Celebrate with us at the official shop opening on Saturday 4 October, 2pm - 4pm

🎟️ Book your tickets via the Newcastle Art Gallery website newcastleartgallery.nsw.gov.au

✨This is just the beginning. Newcastle Art Gallery will be open Friday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm as they prepare for their full reopening in February 2026.

27/05/2025

Don’t miss this one!! Too much fun was had, so it has to be done again.

The wine was too good, the colours too bright, the company too lovely!

Join me for a Natural Dyeing Workshop made extra special by delicious food, coffee and wine (if you wish).

You’ll learn:

🌻 Bundle-dyeing (eco-printing) with plants on silk

🌻 Natural ink painting on paper

🌻 Resist dyeing with natural dyes on cotton

🌻 Dyeing with food waste like onion skins, avocado stones and pomegranate rinds

🌻 Using leaves, flowers, and natural extracts

🌻 Working with plant and protein fibers

🌻 How to use mordants and modifiers to adjust colours and improve colourfastness

You’ll come home with:

• A stunning eco-printed silk scarf

• A hand-dyed cotton tote bag

• Natural ink artworks on paper

• Some new friends 👯‍♀️

Details on the website Xx Love Katie

25/05/2025

Thanks to my workshop student Shani for snapping some pics yesterday! I’m always too busy running around and chatting!

This workshop was extra special because we paired it with delicious food and wine 🍷, and the vibe with the wood fire and good tunes was 🤌🏼

We had an absolute ball chatting and making some beautiful textiles with natural dyes. Everyone brought such an enthusiasm and it made me want to teach more!

If you are in Newcastle, would you like to come to my next workshop at The Pav in Carrington? Tell me which month is best for you in the poll below.

Love Katie x

24/07/2024

Join me for a FREE drop in natural dyeing session this Saturday 27 July 10-2!

01/09/2022

Thanks for featuring Studio Tinta and a little photoshoot at our Newy home 🏠

Photography by
Linen by
Lamps & plinth by
Silk pillowcases dyed with natural dyes
Hanging fabric frame by

Full article & images via link in bio ❤️

25/07/2022

Just had to share this stunning shirt made by using my hand-dyed silks.

For these colours I used logwood, eucalyptus leaves, weld and rose petals with an iron mordant (these can all be found in our Bundle-Dye Kit)

This gorgeous pattern is from .patterns 🔥

Visit link in bio to learn how to make your own unique fabric using plants 🌱

08/06/2022

“But I’ve tried dyeing and it didn’t work for me.”
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I hear this all the time from aspiring natural dyers.
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They have this vision of what they want to create… so they throw some random plants in a pot and add an old t-shirt expecting something magical to happen but…
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It looks like sh*t, quite frankly.
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So, they give up.
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Sound familiar?
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Here’s the thing―
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Natural dyeing is an art and a science.
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Just like cooking, you need to understand your ingredients. And when you do, you can make a masterpiece.
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I won’t promise you won’t ever get disappointing results ― even with the help of Natural Dye School.
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But what I *can* promise is that you’ll do it less often.
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Because inside Natural Dye School, you’ll have all the right information to greatly *reduce* your chances of making these common mistakes.
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If you *do* pull out a blotchy piece of fabric, you’ll also have all of my troubleshooting strategies to rescue it so it doesn’t go to waste.
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And each resource is designed to get you dyeing as quickly as possible so you can start practising!
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The more your practice, the more consistent your results will be, and the more confidence you’ll have.
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This all starts with overcoming your perfectionism and just getting started..
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So if you’re ready to learn how to natural dye your fabrics today, meet me at the link in bio ❤️

05/06/2022

I’m a no recipe kind of cook.
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Because I’m SO impatient.
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And when I started natural dyeing I was really challenged, because I didn’t have the skills I needed to be spontaneous and free with my creations.
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So for me that resulted in lots and lots of mistakes.
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I just wanted someone to cut the crap and tell me exactly what to do so I could actually start making!
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So whether you are someone who likes to follow instructions to a tee, or you like to just wing it and see what happens…
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I created Natural Dye School to help you get there faster - without the confusion and information overload.
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With multiple ebooks, charts, recipes, videos and instructions, I tell it to you straight so you don’t have to work it out alone.
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I’m opening doors to my email list TONIGHT! So join via link in bio to get notified (and get an earlybird discount code) x Katie

03/06/2022

There are so many unique ways to use plant pigments.
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✨Those old clothes & stained sheets you’ve been hoarding? Don’t throw them out. Tie-dye them with some local plants and save them from landfill.
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✨ Are you an educator or parent? You can even use natural dyes to create the most vivid paints for your next craft session
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✨ That pile of fabric you've had sitting in the cupboard? Use some natural colour to create unique patterns for your next sewing, quilting or weaving project
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✨ Want to brighten up your home decor? Fill your space with unique textiles made with your own hands
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Yep, natural dyeing is so much more than just a hobby or a simple craft.
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Once you master it, it’s a skill that brings you so much joy and can even save you more money in the long run (cos you’re not forever buying new clothes). Plus, you can do it without harming the environment!
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If you want to learn how to master natural dyeing for yourself without the overwhelm...
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Only 3 days to go until doors open! Join the waitlist for Natural Dye School! Link in bio x

02/06/2022

Whenever I join a course that has live calls and deadlines… I inevitably fail to complete it.
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With two small kids and a business, my brain is like mush. I forget everything, so joining Zoom calls and setting reminders just kind of stresses me out.
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I know I’m not the only one who *wants* to learn something new and creative… but the idea of a brand new set of obligations doesn’t sound appealing.
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That’s why I wanted Natural Dye School to be a self-paced, portable resource that you can do whenever you want, not on someone else’s schedule.
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Instead of sitting in front of your laptop for hours, you can print out the Natural Dye Workbook or access it via an app on your phone! (*Yes, you can download an app for Natural Dye School*)
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You can get inspired by the recipes in the Colour Catalogue while waiting in the school pick-up line for your kids.
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And you can even bring it into bed with you for some light bedtime reading 😂
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That way, when you do find yourself with a spare afternoon to yourself (*gasps*), you’ll know exactly what you need to do to start natural dyeing.
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Head to the link in bio to join the waitlist for Natural Dye School (and get an earlybird discount code!)

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