Learn all about natural dyeing on wool during this hands-on experiential workshop. (accessible to anyone - no skill level required).

This introduction to natural dyes will equip you with the skills and knowledge to start your own natural dye practice. We will do more than just dyeing yarn, we will learn aboutdye gardens, and why breed matters when it comes to dyeing fibre.

Introduction to Natural Dye workshop includes:

• 4 × 30g skein of yarn (worsted or DK) pre mordanted. You can dye 4 colours (extra skeins for dyeing available for $15/skein, or mini’s for $5/skein)

• Natural dye stuff (fresh or dried depending on chosen colors)

• Instructional worksheet and hands on help with dye process

• Tour of sheep farm, dye gardens and wool mill

Date: Sunday, June 28th 2026
Time: 2pm - 4pm

Cost: $65 - $85 (sliding scale)

Location: Long Way Homestead

To read more about the sliding scale, check it out here.

Accessibility: We are constantly working to make our facilities accessible. The driveway, walkways, dye studio and outdoor workshops spaces are grass and gravel and accessible by wheelchair. The outhouse, indoor studio space and wool mill all have one step access. We are working hard to improve accessibility on the farm, thank you for your patience.

This will be a hands on demonstration on how to effectively harvest fresh Japanese Indigo (persicaria tinctoria) and how to process using the water aqueous method, and the fresh leaf indigo dyeing method. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools on your own indigo journey.

Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Time: 2pm - 4pm

Cost: $65 - $85 (sliding scale)

Location:Long Way Homestead Field School

To learn more about our sliding scale read about it here.

Participants should wear adequate/comfortable footwear for farm/garden conditions. We will be working outside, in a shaded area, but it could be hot, so bring water. Please bring a pen and notebook and your own water bottle.

The Workshop will include:

• techniques for growing a successful indigo garden

• harvesting indigo and preparing for the water aqueous extraction method

• how to identify a healthy indigo vat and steps for processing

• how to dye with fresh leaf indigo for dyeing wool yarn and fabric.

• 3 × 30g of yarn for dyeing ((extra skeins for dyeing available for $15/skein, or mini’s for $5/skein or organic cotton bandanas to dye for $15 each)

Instructor:Anna Hunter

Location: Long Way Homestead

To learn more about the sliding scale check it out here.

Accessibility: We are constantly working to make our facilities accessible. The driveway, walkways, dye studio and outdoor workshops spaces are grass and gravel and accessible by wheelchair. The outhouse, indoor studio space and wool mill all have one step access. We are working hard to improve accessibility on the farm, thank you for your patience.

Learn all about natural dyeing on wool during this hands-on experiential workshop. (accessible to anyone - no skill level required). As we work to dye the colours unique to what we can grow and forage in Manitoba

This introduction to natural dyes will equip you with the skills and knowledge to start your own natural dye practice. We will do more than just dyeing yarn, we will learn about dye gardens, and why breed matters when it comes to dyeing fibre. This workshop focuses on the natural dyes of our landbase in Manitoba

Introduction to Natural Dye workshop includes:

• 6 × 10g skein of yarn (worsted or DK) pre mordanted. (extra skeins for dyeing available for $15/skein, or mini’s 30g for $5/skein)

• Natural dye stuff (fresh or dried depending on chosen colors)

• Instructional worksheet and hands on help with dye process

• Tour of sheep farm, dye gardens and wool mill

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 2pm - 4pm

Cost: $65 - $85 (sliding scale)

Location: Long Way Homestead

To read more about the sliding scale, check it out here.

Accessibility: We are constantly working to make our facilities accessible. The driveway, walkways, dye studio and outdoor workshops spaces are grass and gravel and accessible by wheelchair. The outhouse, indoor studio space and wool mill all have one step access. We are working hard to improve accessibility on the farm, thank you for your patience.