If you have a question about the online courses, please check these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for an answer. If you have a different question please feel free to email us.
We provide all the instructional materials. You will need to source your own utensils, fabrics, paper and dyes for each module. As soon as you sign up to a module, you’ll receive our exclusive ‘Little Black Book’ of suppliers which is an amazing resource and a closely guarded secret for most designers! We’ll also give you ideas about how you can upcycle materials to save money. It is not necessary to buy a lot of equipment and we encourage everyone to scour second hand or thrift shops for fabric and old pots and pans. This does not need to be an expensive craft. Some of the dyes you will use can be foraged freely from your local region. This is part of the charm of heritage crafts from an era when being economical was a necessity (as for most of us it still is!) You will of course need access to a computer to receive our digital classes.
The course is delivered in a password-protected private online classroom. You’ll simply log in with your username and password and will then be able to navigate as you would any other website. There is a separate classroom for each module. Maybe you work full time and will only access your course in the evenings? No problem! All classes are available to view 24/7.
Classes are taught using video, written information and instructions plus lots of inspirational imagery.
All lessons can be downloaded, printed (if preferred) and kept forever. The classroom will be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks for one year after sign up so you can log in whenever and wherever you like.
Yes! You do not need to have a creative background to take our course. There are no formal entry requirements and we welcome both complete beginners and professionals.
Each module is equivalent to a 3 day workshop but many people spread the content out and work for 30-60 mins a day over the course of a month.
It depends on whether you consider yourself an ‘expert’ or not. Although all these modules offer a comprehensive introduction to each discipline suitable for beginners which may not suit seasoned practitioners, they also offer a fresh perspective with fun and unique practical projects. Each offers an opportunity to deepen your creative practice and many students repeat courses as they enjoy the revision. “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. In the expert’s mind there are few.” - Shunryu Suzuki
You don’t have to take them all in sequence but will get the most benefit it you do as although each module stands alone, they build on previous experience so you will be better equipped having progressed logically. For instance you don’t need to have taken 'Core Skills' to do 'Patterned by Plants' but if you do you’ll be able to create a more diverse range of dyes to use in your work. Plus there are great discounts to be had by signing up for all three modules.
This course is suitable for anyone with access to the required materials worldwide and is currently being enjoyed by students in over 35 countries. As your teacher is based in the U.K. some references to foraged dyes will be regionally specific although by the power of internet shopping everyone can access dyes to buy online when necessary.
All payments for the course are through online payment with a credit or debit card or via PayPal.
Yes! We email certificates to everyone who completes, photographs and shares their projects. All you need to do is request a certificate and compile a document showing your results.
