Experience the magical world of natural dyes with me, Bay Woodyard, of Honey Pie Hives & Herbals.

I’ve been dyeing with plants for over 30 years and am mostly self taught through reading books and experimentation. I’ve learned through experience the importance of following all the right steps to get beautiful colours. 
- teaching natural dyes for 10 years including a week long summer course at Haliburton School of the Arts

-my textile art 

-naturally dyed Yarn for sale!

- co-organizer of local textile market Gather in the County

In this seven month course, we will explore seasonal plant dyes at Honey Pie Farm one Sunday per month from April through October. Together, we’ll go through the process of foraging for dye material on the farm, mordanting and dyeing fibres over a fire. You’ll learn by doing and through practice. You’ll have the opportunity to bring your own fibre to dye or purchase it from us. If you have a project in mind you can plan for it. We’ll also make a sample book of all the colours that we get so you have a record of them to keep along with your notes.

Dates for 2026:

April 12 10am-4pm

May 3 10am-4pm

June 7  10am-4pm

July 12  10am-4pm

August 23  10am-4pm

September 13  10am-4pm

October 4  10am-4pm

The price for the full course is $875. I'm offering an early bird discount if you sign up before Feb. 1 of $800!