Natural Dyeing Workshop
Have a go at dyeing Quarry Bank’s calico or sari silk ribbon with natural, plant based dyes
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Join Kirsteen and try your hand at natural dyeing. Choose to dye a length of sari silk ribbon or a square of Quarry Bank calico. There will be 3 natural dye pots to choose from - Blackberry (pink purple), Turmeric (yellow) & Tea (tan brown).
Tickets will be available to buy on arrival at Visitor Reception, £3 per person. Your ticket will will have an allocated time slot. You are welcome to come and have a go at any time during that hour session.
Sessions will run between 11am-4pm.
Admission charges apply. Both members and non members are required to buy tickets.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All buy from Visitor Reception | £3.00 |
The basics
- Suitability
suitable for children of all ages
- Meeting point
After buying tickets from Visitor Reception, please make your way to the gazebo on the Mill Meadow during your allocated time slot.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather conditions
- Accessibility
The event will be hosted on a flat level lawn area.
Upcoming events
Exhibition: For the love of cotton
In this exhibition we will explore the story of the past, present and future of the cotton textile industry in the North West and the world
Village hub and workers cottage tours
This is your chance to see what life was like for the crowded families in the village
Visit Quarry Bank House
Visit the comfortable home of the Greg family: funded by the mill and right next to it, but far away from the world of its workers