Seaweed Yarn Workshops
Take part in a hands-on session where you’ll turn seaweed into yarn and rethink what textiles can be. 1–2 hours. Small group. Messy hands encouraged.
We spend most of our time surrounded by synthetic materials - clothes made from plastic, fabrics designed to last forever and waste that doesn’t disappear. And somewhere underneath all of that, there’s a quiet curiosity: What if materials could grow? What if yarn didn’t come from petroleum… but from the sea? This workshop is designed to let you explore that idea with your own hands.
You’ll mix, pour, experiment, and create your own seaweed-based yarn samples watching a biomaterial form right in front of you. No prior experience. No pressure to “get it right.” Just curiosity and making. Whether you're a designer, sustainability enthusiast, student, or just biomaterial-curious - you'll find something here for you.
Up-coming Workshops, Talks & Events:
New Mills Arts Trail - find my work in the window of Salon No3
The Hive, Jewellery Quarter - BioCraft Birmingham
Midlands Arts Centre, Market Stalls - Big Green Weekender
Wolverhampton Sustainable Fashion Week, Sustainable Fashion, Art & Business Panel Talk and Networking
Stirchley Sewing School, Seaweed Yarn workshop
What you'll take home:
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Handmade seaweed yarn samples
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Knowledge of how algae can be transformed into textiles
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Techniques to keep experimenting at home
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Fresh ideas for sustainable materials that can be grown, not just manufactured
Workshop details
Duration: 1–2 hours
Group size: venue dependant (5–30 people)
Level: Beginner friendly
Age: 12+
What’s included:
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All biomaterial ingredients and tools
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Guided step-by-step instructions
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Demonstrations and experimentation time
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BIO-BUILT zine featuring seaweed yarn recipe
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Small group support
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Permission to play, test, and get messy
What to bring:
Required
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A container to transport your wet yarn samples home
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Clothes you don’t mind getting messy
Optional
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Crochet hook (to embroider samples)
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Notebook and pen
Do I need prior knowledge of biomaterials to take part?
No – the workshop is open to all curious minds!
How long is the workshop?
Each workshop runs for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes – 2 hours.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
All materials and equipment will be provided for the workshop, however please bring a container to transport your materials home with you!
Will I get to take anything home?
Yes, you’ll be able to take your bioyarn samples home with you.
Is the workshop accessible?
Workshops are designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you have specific access needs, please get in touch ahead of time.
How many people are in each workshop?
Group sizes are kept small (usually 10–15 participants) to make sure everyone gets hands-on time and support.
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