Plantmagic - textile patterns

This workshop is an inspiring introduction to natural dye where you get to create beautiful patterns on textiles. The focus will lie on bundle dye, a technique that enables direct transfer of colour pigments from flowers and other natural materials onto fabric. Without the use of harmful chemicals! The colourful results can be varied endlessly and can be compared to a kind of updated tie dye, with floral and marble-like patterns. We’ll take inspiration from the patterns that exist around us: the marbling of the mountains, flowers & leaves, trees & bark. Schedule: -Refreshments and introduction. Brief history and contemporary orientation on the subject. -Basic info about natural colours and different techniques. -We analyse and look at differently dyed examples together. -Demonstration of bundle dye. -We dye together! Each participant can choose their own colour and is guided through the process. You will receive a small compendium with recipes and relevant information in good time before the workshop starts.

Please note
Please bring an apron to protect your clothes and 1-3 smaller garments or textiles that you want to dye. You’ll also have the possibility to buy white silk products to dye.