• The fundamentals of the natural dyeing process

• Basic concepts and terminology

• Why copper still decoctions work well for dyeing

• Colours obtainable from aromatic and medicinal plants

• Textiles: fibre types, preparation, and the different dyeing parameters for silk and wool compared to cotton and linen

• The full dyeing process, including key limitations and practical tips

• Bonus: alternative uses for your plant decoctions

This lecture is a great fit if you:

• Work with hydro-distillation in a copper alembic still.
• Want to make better use of plant decoctions after distillation.
• Are interested in natural colour and textile dyeing.
• Want to reduce waste in your botanical practice.
• Value sustainability.
• Prefer simple, practical instruction over complicated theory.

What is included?

Your purchase includes:

• 35-minute pre-recorded video lecture.
• 16-page downloadable handout.
• The opportunity to ask questions in the course platform.
• Certificate of completion.
• Lifetime access.

By the end of the lecture, you will understand how to begin working with copper still decoctions as a source of natural dye.

You will also know which textiles respond best, what to prepare in advance, and how to think through the process before you begin.

Most importantly, you will leave with a clear method you can adapt to your own plant materials, your own still, and your own creative projects.

Why distillation and natural dyeing?

This idea actually grew out of my hobby – wool felting. I have a group of friends who are wool felters - textile artists. Dyeing the materials yourself expands your creative possibilities. So we started exploring natural dyes back in 2012.

The eco-print technique (picture on the right) was that initial spark of curiosity. It is a technique where you imprint natural leaves, stems, and other plant parts directly on a fabric and the plant itself gives the colour.

I built my knowledge through literature, courses, and of hands-on practice.

So when I started distilling, I already knew that many medicinal plants are also used as plant dyes.

NOTE: Eco-printing techniques is not included in this lecture.