Natural Dye Workshops
Sun, 22 Mar
|Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve
This workshop takes you from growing and harvesting dye plants to transforming fibre into beautiful, unique hues.
Time & Location
22 Mar 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve, 26 Kaka Street, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
About the event
Learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour textiles at the following free workshops.
Ngakinga is a living sculpture garden, growing plants chosen for their natural dye properties. Here, native and introduced species mix, honouring Indigenous knowledge and celebrating colour-making traditions. They will explore decolonisation, ecosystem regeneration, sustainable practice and connection to whenua, all while turning plants into art.
Sunday, 8 March, 9am-12pm
Wednesday, 11 March, 4pm-7pm
Sunday, 22 March, 9am-12pm
Wednesday, 25 March, 4pm-7pm