Bundle of two courses

Dye with avocados

and

Dye with flowers + fresh indigo

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Imagine if…

you could dye your clothes with plants

I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed when you think about beginning natural dyeing.

Your initial experiments can feel disappointing and it’s frustrating to waste precious time and materials.

Does this sound Familiar? —

You’re not sure how to get started with natural dyeing
You’re put off by the thought of needing lots of special equipment
You don’t have much space for doing projects

It doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m here to show you how simple natural dyeing can be.

Just imagine if you could:

Dye your own clothes & fabric

Natural dyes are alive; the hues are beautifully subtle. Learn the secrets to beautiful pink dye from avocado skins and stones. Make beautiful patterns on cloth with your homegrown flowers and indigo leaves.

Connect with nature

Every piece of fabric that you dye with wild or homegrown plants is a unique creation and a reflection of the natural world around you.

Start a relaxing new hobby

Natural dyeing encourages mindfulness and is a wonderful way to be creative. You could even share your new skills with friends or family and host a craft party!

Here’s the thing

I promise you that natural dyeing is simpler than you think. I have so many secrets to share with you so you can avoid the overwhelm and feel confident.

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My speciality is to make natural dyeing stress-free & fun!

Introducing

Dye With Avocados

and

Dye With Flowers + Fresh Indigo

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Preview the courses

Dye With Avocados

How to make patterns on fabric

Create simple tie dye patterns on clothing
Use a variety of techniques to paint patterns on fabric
The secret to creating patterns by painting with milk
Make your own paint to use on fabric or paper
How to make ink and the best way to store it so it doesn’t go mouldy

How to make long-lasting, vibrant dyes

The best ways to wash and store avocado skins & stones before dyeing
Which dye pots to use and why
How to dye your fabric so the colours last after washing
The secret to intense dye colours (without using more skins & stones)
How to transform your avocado dye to dark purple/grey

Troubleshoot with expert guidance

Tricks to creating the darkest dyes without having to eat endless avocados
Tips to try if you’ve never managed to make pink dye before
The fascinating (and little-known) history of this ancient dye plant
Dyeing techniques that you can apply to other plants
Different ways to prepare your fabric to help the dyes last longer

Dye With Flowers + Fresh Indigo

Module 1

Bundle dye silk with dried flowers

How to dye a silk scarf with an organic, watercolour-painted effect.
How to correctly prepare the fabric before dyeing, to ensure the dyes last after washing.
Find out which types of flowers to use.
Where to buy dried flowers so you can begin bundle dyeing before you’ve even started growing your own flowers.
Recipes for preparing other kinds of fabric so you can do the same project on cotton, linen or other plant-based fibres.

Module 2

Hammer flowers onto fabric

Create unique and realistic botanical prints by pounding plants onto fabric.
Use your homegrown dye plants, or print with wild leaves and flowers.
How to prepare the fabric before dyeing so your prints last as long as possible.
How to achieve the clearest prints on fabric.

Module 3

Bundle dye with fresh flowers

How to print flowers onto a cotton t-shirt, but rolling flowers into the fabric and using steam to transfer the dye.
Different recipes for preparing the fabric to ensure you have the longest-lasting prints.
Suggestions for the types of flowers to use.

Module 4

Dye with fresh indigo leaves

Detailed written notes explaining how to grow your own Japanese indigo in your garden or on your balcony.
A video showing how to dye with the fresh leaves using the “salt rub” method, where salt is rubbed into the leaves to draw out the moisture.
How to prepare your fabric correctly in order to achieve the best results.

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In this bundle of courses, you’ll receive:

Dye With Avocados: Over 2 hours of videos, divided into bite-size chunks.
Dye With Flowers + Fresh Indigo: Four easy-to-follow videos, one for each of the four dye projects. 70 minutes in total, divided into bite-sized chunks.
A BONUS workshop on printing fabric with herbs (more on that in a minute!)
Detailed written notes and recipes to accompany every video.
Access to a private Facebook group where you can ask any questions and receive additional support. Plus make friends with other natural dyers from around the world and chat about your projects!
Lifetime access to the videos and lesson notes. Log onto the website at any point to access the course materials.

Plus, a bonus video workshop!

Print fabric with herbs

Learn how to hammer sage leaves onto fabric to create your own unique botanical prints. I’ll show you how to make the clearest prints that last for many washes.

Discover the history of this technique and I’ll tell you which other plants to use. Soon you’ll be printing everything with leaves!

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payment in full

£87

Over three hours of videos divided into bite-size chunks.
Detailed written notes & recipes.
BONUS video class: how to print sage leaves on fabric.
Invitation to a private Facebook group for support & guidance.
Lifetime access to the videos and lessons. Log into your account to view the content at any point.

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Kind Words

What my students have to say

This course has inspired me to have a go at growing and dyeing with my own indigo. I loved the video workshops, they are so easy and relaxing to follow and the written information will be so handy to go back to again and again.

As someone who has been naturally dyeing for a few years already, I learnt some new techniques and I am looking forward to honing my mordanting techniques after learning about all the different options in an easy to follow format.

The Facebook group is such an invaluable resource too!

Another brilliant resource from Rebecca, thank you!

katie whittington

Program Student

The videos are really engaging, inspiring and easy to follow. I really appreciate that it takes me through the whole process of preparing the fabric, dyeing the fabric and then caring for it afterwards. I am particularly excited to bundle dye a t-shirt and I’m really hoping to dye with indigo this year.

emily quinton

Program Student

Every summer, I study the blooms in my garden wishing they could stay all year long. Rebecca’s course made that possible and I cannot thank her enough!

She clearly demonstrates every step of the process and made it easy to understand. I’m such a visual person – those videos really helped me to understand the steps. I’m excited to bring all the color from this summer’s garden into my home with all my new dyed pieces. Thank you Rebecca!

amber Benge, grace walk farm

Program Student

This class gives you the basics of plant dyeing that you can apply to other plants and projects. It’s a wonderful starter course to ignite your next hobby.

Harmonie O’Loughlin, flora’s feast

Program Student

I always appreciate Rebecca’s elegant style of teaching. This is the perfect course to gift to a friend and take together!

carly bergman

Program Student

Meet your instructor

Hi, I’m Rebecca!

I’m Rebecca Desnos, a natural dye artist, author and educator based in the UK.

For the last decade, I’ve been on a journey of discovery with natural dyes. It’s a never-ending adventure with new plants to try that I’ve foraged in the wild, grown in the garden, or found in my kitchen.

I’m sure you’ve heard of my best selling dye book Botanical Colour at your Fingertips, or maybe you’ve read it?

I admit that I’m responsible for getting thousands of people hooked on avocado dye, and many other dye plants!

Natural dyeing is such a calming and grounding hobby and I’m on a mission to share this far and wide so you can experience it too!

I created these courses to take the stress out of natural dyeing so you can make beautiful colours and enjoy the process.

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the mind.”

– Luther Burbank

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Frequently Asked Questions

After you’ve placed your order, you’ll be asked to create an account and choose a password. Then you can log in to your account on any device or computer to access the content. You’ll be able to watch the videos and read the course notes at any point.

You’ll have lifetime access, so you’ll be able to watch the videos and access the other course materials for as long as they are available on the internet, which will be many years.

Yes, because I’ll show you my secrets for making the best dye! Follow my method and you’ll have the best chance of making bright shades.

Avocado dye has a history going back generations in South America, which I discuss in more detail in the first video. It’s most definitely a natural dye. If you follow the steps in the course, I’ll show you how to get the most out of your plant material and dye the strongest colours.

This video class also covers ink and paint making, as well as tie dye techniques for clothes. It’s all shown in a huge amount of detail every step is broken down for you.

My book gives you a simple dye pot recipe and an overview of plant dyeing with foraged plants and food waste ingredients.

Plus you get the bonus video class on hammering herbs onto fabric!!

Also in the ‘extra’ resources at the end, there are several new mordant recipes (for cellulose and silk) with a kind of flow diagram/article written to help you choose the most suitable mordant for you.

No, of course not. But if you follow my methods, then you have the best chance of making an intense dye colour. The colour varies throughout the season and also some varieties make different shades. The recipes in the course will give you the tools you need to begin your own dye projects. If you’re not in love with the colour after the first attempt, save up another few skins and stones and try again. Also, patience is key as the colour takes a couple of days to develop.

Please note that I cannot guarantee the colour that you make, but you have access to a private Facebook group where you can post any questions. I will help you troubleshoot and work out what to try next. Sometimes it’s simply a question of trying different water (e.g. rainwater or filtered water).

You can make an incredibly potent dye with just a small handful of stones. I often make dye pots with the skins and stones from 5-7 avocados, which I can save up in just a couple of weeks. You really don’t need a huge number.

One tip is to ask your friends and family if they can save them for you too! One of the videos will tell you the best way to wash and store the skins and stones, and you can explain this to your friends.

This course brings four of the dye projects to life in video format. I go into more detail in the videos. If you’re a visual learner, then this course is perfect for you!

You don’t need to have the book to enjoy this course. You can do these projects with other flowers growing in your garden.

The course includes instructions for growing Japanese indigo in your garden, so if you don’t have the book, you’ll still be able to grow this plant.

Yes, of course! After enrolling into the course, you’ll have access to my private Facebook group where you can post any questions and I’ll help you.

These courses are for you if:

You’re ready to embrace the beautiful imperfections in nature.
You’d like to feel more connected to the seasons.
You’re looking to bring more moments of mindfulness into your life

These courses are NOT for you if:

You’d like to dye perfectly repeatable colours and patterns.
You don’t have access to any avocados at all. (Here’s a little tip: you can ask friends and family to collect them, and even ask at local cafes/restaurants!)
You’d like to dye with indigo pigment and make a vat. The method covered in this course is for dyeing with fresh Japanese indigo leaves using the “salt rub” method.

Get Started

Are you ready to begin?

join now

payment in full

£87

Over three hours of videos divided into bite-size chunks.
Detailed written notes & recipes.
BONUS video class: how to print sage leaves on fabric.
Invitation to a private Facebook group for support & guidance.
Lifetime access to the videos and lessons. Log into your account to view the content at any point.

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Are you ready to say yes and begin natural dyeing?

Join me for these courses and I’ll help you create beautiful dyes. I’ll be there to guide you through every step along the way.

Let’s do this together!