Alison Nea is an award-winning designer from Dunlaoghaire, Co. Dublin. With a background in costume and a love of textiles, she began experimenting with natural dyes in 2020. A year later, Alison went on to establish Modh, a brand that has become synonymous with slow, sustainable design. The name Modh, meaning “method” in Irish, reflects her deliberate and conscious approach to textiles. Alison is continuously inspired by the natural world and Ireland’s craft heritage and works primarily with Irish linen to create a range of naturally dyed products in clothing, accessories and homeware. Alison is committed to education and community engagement. She regularly hosts workshops to share her expertise in natural dyeing and sustainable practices, fostering an ever-growing community of eco-conscious makers.
Presentation 10:00
Alison will cover a range of topics relating to natural dyes, their environmental impact and how she came to discover them, leading to the creation of her sustainable textile brand Modh. She will discuss the path she took to specialising in eco printing and the many types of plant that she has worked with over the years and grows in her studio garden.
Workshop 13:00
Alison will then lead a 2-3 hour workshop where you will learn about various techniques in eco printing giving you the opportunity to try it out for yourself. Each participant will have the chance to create their own unique piece of eco print art work on a sample of Irish linen, using various foraged and homegrown plants provided on the day.
Cost: To be confirmed
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