Dye With Avocados

…even if you’ve never tried any plant dyeing before

enroll now for £47

Once you see the beautiful pink dye that’s possible from avocados (yes, really – it’s pink!) then you might end up becoming an avocado addict like me...

Start dyeing with plants & feel more in tune with nature

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? —

  • Maybe you’ve tried dyeing before and you were disppointed by pale colours
  • You’re worried that you need a lot of special equipment
  • You don’t have much space for dyeing at home

It doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m here to show you how simple natural dyeing can be. Just imagine if you could…

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Dye your own clothes

Learn the secrets to beautiful pink dye using just a handful of skins and stones – you really don’t need that many. Dye your own fabric or clothes, and paint beautiful patterns.

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Connect with nature

Natural dyeing helps cultivate a sense of connection to nature, whether you’re foraging for plants in your kitchen (avocados!) or gathering pine cones in the woods.

3

Start a relaxing new hobby

Natural dyeing is a calming and meditative craft and is a wonderful way to engage in a creative and mindful practice.

Here’s the thing

Over the years, I’ve received so many emails from people who have struggled with avocado dyeing. Without knowing certain tricks, the colour can be beige and a real let down.

TELL ME MORE

I can take the stress out of natural dyeing for you

Introducing

Dye With Avocados

Preview the course

What you’ll learn

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
I’m Ready to Get started!

In this course, you’ll receive:

  • Easy-to-follow videos for each step in the process. Over 2 hours of videos divided into bite-sized chunks so you can easily refer back to particular parts of the process.
  • 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, as well as make connections with other natural dyers from around the world.
  • A bonus workshop on printing fabric with herbs (more on that in a minute!)
  • 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

£47

  • 2+ hours of pre-recorded videos
  • Detailed written notes & recipes
  • Bonus workshop: printing with herbs
  • Invitation to a private Facebook group
sign me up, rebecca!
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What my students have to say

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I love all your courses and books. They taught me to dye with plants!

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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
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Your course is brilliant! Have started watching it this morning.
tanya anderson, lovely greens
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I always appreciate Rebecca’s elegant style of teaching. This is the perfect course to gift to a friend and take together!
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Meet your instructor

Hi, I’m Rebecca

I’m a UK-based natural dyer with over 10 years of experience. Oh, and I’m an avocado addict! I’ve spent years perfecting my avocado dye recipes.

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 this course to take the stress out of natural dyeing so you can make beautiful colours and enjoy the process.

You can begin natural dyeing — and it’s easier than you may think.

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After completing the course…

You’ll go from feeling…

  • Disappointed with pale dye colours
  • Frustrated that your dyes wash out of fabric quickly
  • Confused about the dyeing process
  • Fed up with wasting your time on failed dye projects
  • Annoyed that you’ve wasted so many avocado skins and stones with your previous attempts

To this…

  • Proud that your dyes last longer on fabric
  • Surprised that you don’t need much plant material to make dark dyes
  • Confident about the dyeing process
  • In control over your dye colours so you can repeat the process
  • Excited to try new plants and continue with your dye experiments

This course is for you if:

  • You’d like to know my secrets to avocado dyeing that I’ve been using for over 10 years
  • You’d like to feel more in tune with nature
  • You’re looking to start a new hobby that’s mindful and creative
  • You’re able to save up 5-7 avocado skins and stones
  • You’re willing to be patient and practice the techniques

This course is NOT for you if:

  • 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 perfectly repeatable colours

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.

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.

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).

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.

Get Started Now

It’s time to dive into natural dyeing!

join now

payment in full

£47

  • 2+ hours of pre-recorded videos
  • Detailed written notes & recipes
  • Bonus workshop: printing with herbs
  • Invitation to a private Facebook group
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Are you ready to say yes to dyeing with avocados?

Join me on this course and I’ll help you create beautiful dyes. I’ll be there to guide you through every step along the way. I’ll help take out the stress from the process so you can enjoy this craft.

Let’s do this together!