Plantdyedwool

24/05/2023

*****UPDATE: ALL COURSES NOW FULLY BOOKED!*****
It’s hard to believe I’m saying this, but this year is my FINAL year of running workshops! It’s time to hang up my fleece and spend time with my family, particularly my gorgeous grandchildren. My July course is already fully booked, but I have 3 places left on the 3 day August workshop (5th -
7th). Places are £300 per person inclusive of materials and lunch.

We will dye fleece using plants from my garden, weave on peg looms and the amazing Brinkley loom, and there’s an option to have a go at 3D felting too.

To find out more, visit my website https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/

*****UPDATE: ALL COURSES NOW FULLY BOOKED!*****

18/04/2023

I’ll be at the fantastic Wonderwool Wales Ltd this weekend, demonstrating weaving on the Brinkley Loom and talking about my plant dyeing and weaving workshops - and I have taken the decision that this year’s workshops will be my last, so if you’ve been putting off booking onto one, don’t delay as spaces are filling up fast! More info here:

https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/

13/02/2023

I’m currently weaving a throw having spun loads of fleece from Gretchen the Sheep, although looking at the colour, it could just as easily be from Badger the Dog!

I’m also knitting a pullover for Perrin (soon to be 12) from the same fleece. Spring is on its way and I hope you’re feeling the same creative urges!

If you’d like to learn to dye fleece with plants and weave on a Brinkley loom (as I’m doing here), I have two 3 day courses coming up this summer.

Visit my website to find out more: https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/

10/02/2023

Nothing like the smell of home baked bread … I make it all year round! If you’ve been on one of my workshops you’ve probably had some with your lunch!

18/11/2022

If you are looking for a gift that keeps on giving, my 2023 workshop dates are now up on my website and ready to book!
https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/

They will run on:

22nd - 24th July 2023
5th - 7th August 2023

These 3 day workshops include collecting dye plants from my garden, creating gorgeous coloured fleece with them, Pegloom and Brinkley Loom weaving and 3D felting, along with a delicious lunch and often inspiring company on the banks of the stunning River Wye each day.

Here are some examples of the kind of work you, or your gift recipient, can make using plant dyed wool on a Brinkley Loom - so next year could also be full of gorgeous scarves and blankets to boot!

08/08/2022

Dyer’s Madder, the root of Rubia Tinctorum, has been used for thousands of years to create stunning red tones in fabric and fleece. This is just one of the plant dyes you will use if you attend one of my workshops!

The next 3 day workshop runs between 27th and 29th August and is the last one of 2022! And .....

WE STILL HAVE SOME PLACES AVAILABLE!!!!!

During the course you will also learn to weave on both a Pegloom and the amazing Brinkley Loom, as well as an opportunity to learn 3D felting for those who want to.

Places are £300 per person, including lunch and materials.

To find out more or book, visit my website: https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/
or call 01981 590370

07/08/2022

I'm really looking forward to my next 3 day workshop between 27th and 29th August! And .....

WE STILL HAVE SOME PLACES AVAILABLE!!!!!

During the course you will learn how to dye fleece using plants, flowers and roots from my dye garden. We will also weave on both a Pegloom and the amazing Brinkley Loom, and there will be an opportunity to learn 3D felting if you really want to pack more in!

Places are £300 per person, including lunch and materials.

To find out more or book, visit my website: https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/
or call 01981 590370

Photos Lydia Booth photography

22/06/2022

Have you ever fancied learning to dye fleece using the power of plants? Or perhaps you have always wanted to learn to weave but thought it might be too complicated? On my workshops, I teach plant dyeing, peg loom AND Brinkley loom weaving over 3 days (with some 3D felting thrown in for good measure). Whether you've tried it before, or have no experience at all, you will go away up-skilled and inspired.

I currently have places available on my course running 27th-29th August in Byford, Herefordshire.

Courses are £300 per person for 3 days packed full of glorious plants, colour, texture, chat and of course cake, all overlooking the beautiful River Wye.

To book your place visit:

https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/workshops/ or call Jane on: 01981 590370



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02/06/2022

On 25th & 26th June I’m running an extra 2 day weaving course (Brinkley loom and Peg loom weaving) near Stow on the Wold.
£180 per person: all materials provided + lunch and refreshments
To book email: [email protected]

Accommodation available

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19/04/2022

Getting ready for this year’s Wonderwool Wales Ltd!!! I’ll be there demonstrating the Brinkley Loom and talking about my summer workshops! Hope to see you there, but if not, pop to my website to find out more: https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/

Plant dyeing workshops, Brinkley Looms, weaving workshops, peg loom workshops, textiles workshops and more with Jane Meredith at The Forge, Byford, Herefordshire and around the UK.

13/02/2022

These dark winter months are the perfect time to bring a bit of colour into your life with a weaving project. Here’s one I’ve just made on the Brinkley loom using plant dyed fleece. 🌈

If you’d like to learn how to dye wool using plants and weave, pop over to my website to see my 2022 summer courses: https://plantdyedwool.co.uk/

Plant dyeing workshops, Brinkley Looms, weaving workshops, peg loom workshops, textiles workshops and more with Jane Meredith at The Forge, Byford, Herefordshire and around the UK.

29/08/2021

Here are some of the gorgeous plant dyed colours produced by participants at yesterday’s workshop - day one of three.