Natural Dying Workshop with Kate Turnbull - Tuesday 26 May 2026 @ 10.30am

Join us for a Natural Dyeing workshop at Kelmscott Manor.  (All materials are included in the price)

Kate Turnbull from the Secret Dyery will talk you through the process of natural dyeing, colour extraction and hue modification using Kelmscott Manor's collection as a starting point.  You will leave with a range of samples and instructions so that you can continue to develop your new skill at home.

Please note that whilst ight refreshments will be provided, you will need to bring a packed lunch with you.

Kate Turnbull is a natural dyeing practioner, educator and advocate, deeply committed to sustainability.  Having trained for a master's degree at Central St Martins and with over 25 years of industrial and teaching experience, Kate now works on collaborative projects at The Secret Dyery, her dye house in Oxfordshire.  She offers bespoke plant-based solutions to designers, artisans and brands, demonstrating the scalability of natural dyeing in luxury interiors and fashion.  Collaborations include working with The Modern Artisan, Yoox, Net a Porter, The Kings Foundation, Chelsea Flower Show, Liberty, Leek Textile Week, The Centre for Sustainability, Sustainable Fashion Week, Oxfam, Kelmscott Manor and Kew Gardens.  Education is at the heart of Kate's philosophy, having introduced the first ever Eco A level as one of her accolades.  Kate is represented by The Guild of Master Craftsmen and is a member of the Society of Dyers