Experience an exclusive, hands-on look at sustainable design with the Dye Garden — a collaborative session from the National Theatre and Glyndebourne.

These sessions bring together leading theatre artisans and specialist gardeners to showcase how plant-based, natural dyes are created and used in costume and scenic design for major productions. Learn directly from Andrea, a Glyndebourne gardener, and the acclaimed dye teams about the process of growing, harvesting, and transforming garden plants into vibrant fabrics and props. A display of naturally dyed costumes, accessories, and creative works developed for the stage.

You’ll walk away with practical knowledge on integrating sustainable palettes, insights into cross-team collaboration, and real-world solutions for making your creative practice more environmentally responsible. This is a must-attend session for designers, artists, and makers eager to explore the future of regenerative materials.

There will be 3x 10minute talks throughout the day at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.15pm