PLANT DYEING CLASSES NEAR YOU?
Join Us At Gartmore House For Our Plant Dyeing Classes
available dates :
June - September 2023
“I’ve been fascinated by natural dyes for ages and really wanted to learn, then I found out that Gartmore House had plant dyeing classes near me. I was delighted!”
About The Course
On the hunt for a different kind of holiday? One where you can learn new crafty skills and maybe meet a few new friends along the way? Then give our plant dyeing classes a try!
These 5-night residential craft holidays are ideal for solo travellers, couples, and friends who want to try something new together. Over the course of 4 days you’ll have the opportunity to explore the world of natural dyes and how to use them with professional textile artist Ann Ross. After two days of learning how to hand dye, you’ll spend two days weaving to make a unique tapestry!
Draw inspiration from the picturesque surroundings of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park during our natural plant dyeing classes.
Ann will teach you all about natural plant dyeing and show you how to use all our native Scottish plants to create a collection of yarns and fibres in an array of natural dye colour. Watch on in wonder as these plant dyes produce an amazing diversity of rich and complex colours as well as unexpected results.
At the end of the week, you will leave with a selection of dyed yarns and fibres which you can take home to incorporate into your own craft projects and cherish for years to come.
Course Inclusions And Coverage
This course is an all-in-one package which includes the following:
Tuition
Booking for this course includes 4 days of specialist tuition from Ann Ross.
Equipment
All specialist equipment will be supplied but there will be a few essential items that you will need to bring. Please see our terms and detailed information section below.
Food & Accommodation
Full board catering and 5-nights accommodation are included when you book.
Transfers
Complimentary transfers are included when you book - subject to certain conditions.*
* Transfers from Stirling train station are available on the arrival and departure days (pick-up from the station at 15:30, departs Gartmore House at 9:15). Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports are available at an additional cost.
Booking Information
DATES 2023
All of our craft or activity holidays run for 5-nights from Sunday to Friday and start from £979 per person.
The above is based on single occupancy. A £100 per person discount is applied for art, craft and activity guests on a shared occupancy basis.
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tERMS & DETAILED INFORMATION
If you’re coming on one of our holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. We also have a full programme of day trips and activities on offer for them. Please add them and day trips at the checkout stage.
How to book
To book online, please click on your preferred date above.
For any questions or to book direct please call 01877 382 991 or email mail@gartmorehouse.com
If you have any questions, you may like to take a look at our FAQs but if you have any further queries, please contact our team directly.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
To confirm your holiday:
A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Payment of your holiday:
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
If you cancel your booking:
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
Your Course Tutor: Ann Ross
Your tutor is Ann Ross, a professional textile artist based in central Scotland. Ann resides in an area of natural beauty with views extending towards The Trossachs which continually captures her imagination and is the source of much of the inspiration for her work. Following a career in teaching, Ann trained in Textiles and now tutors adult groups in a variety of textile techniques at numerous venues throughout Scotland. Ann also researches and experiments with Scottish Dye Plants. She extracts the dye to achieve the very colours of the Scottish landscape from which the plants came, before further developing these yarns in a number of textile techniques including tapestry weaving. As a member of the International Feltmakers Association for 24 years, Ann has exhibited in numerous galleries and has been an award winner and judge at the Royal Highland Show Edinburgh.
Faq
Where can I find out more about the course?
If you need any further information about your course that is not on our website, please get in contact with us and we can provide you with the tutor’s contact details who can assist with your query.
What do I need to bring on my art, craft and activity break?
Your required kit list for your specific break is shown on each course’s webpage. Your tutor will also be in contact with you, prior to your course to confirm kit lists and questions you have.
Should you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.
What is the art, craft and activity holiday booking terms and conditions?
To confirm your holiday a non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
Holidays are subject to availability and subject to change. There is a minimum number of guests required to run each course. If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, you may transfer any monies paid to an alternative date or a full refund will be issued. We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
What time do your transfer services for the art, craft & activity holidays operate?
We offer a complimentary transfer services to and from Stirling train station. Collection is at 3:30pm from the station on the day of arrival, and our drop-off service departs from Gartmore House at 9:15 am on day of departure.
The closest airports to us are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. If you require a transfer to and/or from either airport, please select this option at the time of booking. Transfers to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are available at an additional cost. After booking your flights, please update your Customer Portal with the time you wish to be collected from the airport on the day of arrival and the time of collection at Gartmore House, returning to the airport, on the day of departure. Please allow 60 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Glasgow Airport, or 90 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Edinburgh Airport.
Can I bring a partner/friend to stay with me while I am on an art, craft or activity break?
If you’re coming on one of our art, craft or activity holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. Please add them at the checkout stage.
Spots on this course are limited!
Book your spot now and join us at Gartmore House. We are confident it will deepen your understanding of plant dyeing.