Events
INDIGO Dyeing WORKSHOP
Southcombe Cottage, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, TQ13 7TU
Date : Friday May 9th
Time : 10am-4pm (Lunch break 1-2pm)
A special one-off event, based at Babs’ creative studio and residence in the heart of Dartmoor.
In this workshop you will gain the skills to set up and use your own organic indigo vat using a simple recipe of just 3 natural ingrediants - organic indigo, lime and fructose.
You will dye a set of colour swatches and learn to use some Shibori resist-dye techniques to create beautiful repeat patterns on larger pieces of cloth, using sustainably sourced cotton fabrics.
** There is the option to add on an additional session to dye your own personal items or a creative project with bespoke guidance from Babs.
Spring Retreat
in England's Lake District
Dates : April 25th - May 2nd, 2025
A week long retreat to explore the local wool farming and processing industry, incredible walks, yarn-based creative practices, lively discussions and shared group meals.
All based from the original setting chosen by Arthur Ransome for his children's book “Swallows and Amazons” at Bank Ground Farm.
Flower Bundle Dyeing
WORKSHOP + PLANT BASED LUNCH SERVED
@The Forge, Bristol
Date : Sunday May 11th, 2025
Time : 10am-4pm (Workshop 10-1.30/ Lunch 1.30-3pm)
Learn to create mesmerising patterns on cloth, using a contemporary natural dyeing technique, also known as "bundle dyeing".
Experience the beauty and delight of using local, seasonal flowers, with their bright colours, floral fragrances and soft velvety textures, scattered over cloth and dyed with a low-water use, steaming technique to extract and fix the botanical colours into cloth.
MAY FLOWER retreat
DEVON, ENGLAND. UK
Southcombe Barn, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, TQ13 7TU
Dates : May 23rd-26th, 2025
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dartmoor and everything floral!
This is a heavenly time to be on the moor, enjoying the abundance of blossoming Mayflower trees, wildflowers and meadows full of bluebells to roam through.
Expect an inspiring creative experience, within a spacious, comfortable and restful retreat space. Along with fully catered organic and locally sourced vegan meals.
Residential and non-residential options are available.
JUNE retreat
DEVON, ENGLAND. UK
Southcombe Barn, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, TQ13 7TU
Dates : June 6th-9th, 2025
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dartmoor with the slow craft of natural dyeing.
This is the lovliest time of year to enjoy Dartmoor’s rich natural landscapes, with opportunities for walking, river swimming, forest bathing and star gazing, along with nourishing organic food & plant connection practices.
Expect an inspiring creative experience, within a spacious, comfortable and restful retreat space.
Residential and non-residential options are available.
Most meals are included and there will be one or two trips to local award-winning sustainable eateries to sample the local culinary delights!
JUNE ROSE retreat
DEVON, ENGLAND. UK
Southcombe Barn, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, TQ13 7TU
Date : June 27th- 30th
A celebration of Rose, the queen of flowers and gateway to all the herbs.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dartmoor and an array of Rose -themed natural dye practices and wellness rituals.
This is the lovliest time of year to enjoy Dartmoor’s rich natural landscapes, with opportunities for walking, river swimming, forest bathing and star gazing, along with nourishing organic food & plant connection practices.
Expect an inspiring creative experience, within a spacious, comfortable and restful retreat space. Along with fully catered organic and locally sourced vegan meals.
BOTANICAL Day retreat- IN COLLABORATION with BEX @Botanical tales
@SOUTHCOMBEBARN Widecombe In The Moor, Devon. TQ13 7TU
Date: September 27th, 2025
10-4pm (Optional sauna until 6pm)
Our botanically focused day retreat has been crafted around this beautiful point in the calendar intentionally, to allow us a moment to pause and savour the bounty and beauty of summer. A time to come together and share in thanks for all that the season has gifted us and together craft and weave flowers of the summer with our hands and hearts.