Marie Johnson
Dyer of fabric, yarn and fibre – I make dyes from plants and use traditional methods from our colourful past.
I’ve been fascinated by natural dyes and dyeing since attending my first workshop. Digging up some Madder, making a dye bath and pulling that first piece of coral pink yarn from the pot; dipping fabric in an indigo vat, carefully removing it and watching the vibrant colour change from turquoise to blue in front of your eyes. It’s just magic!
Synthetic dyes were only invented in the last 200 years or so, before then EVERYTHING was coloured with natural dyes. Think of the Roman emperors in their purple cloaks, Beefeaters in scarlet jackets and the soldiers of the American civil war in their deep blue tunics; it’s a naturally colourful history.
Studio visits
My studio will be open 11am – 5pm for visits on the following days:
- Sunday May 4th
- Monday May 5th
- Saturday May 10th
- Sunday May 11th
About my studio
For Open Up Sheffield this year I will be ‘camping’ out on the lawn of Sally and Nigel’s lovely home at Woolley Manor.
- Visitors to the studio will be able to buy my work
Studio Accessibility
- Studio access is step free
Contact me
m: 07759 093 500
e: mjjohnson13@outlook.com
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Studio location
Woolley Manor House
Blackergreen Lane
Silkstone
South Yorkshire
S75 4NF
