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Opening the bundle reveals the finished design: individual impressions and variations that make each piece your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA three-hour natural dyeing workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance from a textile designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA countryside walk to gather botanical materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA silk scarf or bandana to dye and take home that day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn introduction to bundle dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinks and snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou leave with a new way of looking at the plants around you, alongside a wearable reminder of your time on the island. A leaf’s outline or a flower’s colour becomes something to notice, collect thoughtfully and explore through making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome with curiosity and a willingness to experiment. 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