Natural Dyeing and Machine Knitting Workshops


Ria teaches group natural dyeing workshops in Bristol and beyond, ranging from complete beginners to advanced skills. They also teach machine knitting workshops on a 1:1 basis. Details and booking information for all forthcoming workshops can be found below.

Ria has six years experience in workshop faciliation, and has taught at events such as Shetland Wool Week, Unravel and Highgrove Traditional Crafts. They have spoke on panels at Groundswell and contributed to sessions at Oxford Real Farming Conference, as well as guest lecturing and teaching at University of West England and Bath Spa University. They love sharing skills, and is available to teach or talk at your event, craft club, university or college, either virtually or in person - please send them an email to find out rates and further information.

Yarn dyeing and an online dye garden workshop just launched! More 2025 workshops dates coming soon including the return of 1:1 machine knitting workshops - sign up to Ria’s mailing list to be the first to know.

NEW STUDENT AND LOW WAGE DISCOUNT: Students and those on a low wage can save 15% off the ticket price of this or any other workshop bookable via this website using the code CONC15


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Natural Yarn Dyeing With Fernhill Wool

Saturday 22nd March, 1:30-4pm, £50 including materials

Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, BS40

Join Ria on Fernhill Farm’s Fibre Experience day to learn all about natural dyeing, using wool and plants sourced from the yarn!

To book, select ‘Natural Dye Workshop’ from the drop down menu at the link below.