Dyeing time – Beginner's workshop on natural dyeing
For little hands & big curiosity.
A relaxing morning of dyeing for families and children. Price per family
Prices include VAT.
Natural dyeing with plants – creative, sustainable & hands-on
Discover how vibrant colors emerge from plants, shells, bark, and leaves – and create your own textile in the Cosmaki natural dyeing studio. In this guided workshop, you'll learn the basics of plant dyeing and have the opportunity to try out three different stations: indigo , bundle dye , and hand dyeing with plant dyes .
No prior knowledge necessary – just curiosity and the desire to try something new.
This is included
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2 high-quality sample cloths made from discarded hotel napkins (45×45 cm) – sustainable, valuable, prepared for best color results
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1 cotton bag as main project
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Introduction to natural dyes, mordants & fixing
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All materials on site – no need for your own textiles
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Drinks: Water & Coffee from ERNST Rösterei
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Your finished pieces to take away
Optional on-site
Would you like to dye more?
Choose from our pre-made textile selection—e.g., T-shirts, scarves, caps, socks, tablecloths—for an additional charge.
(Price list is available in the studio.)
Good to know
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Duration: approx. 2 hours
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Max. 6 participants per appointment
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No thick or heavy items (e.g. hoodies, jackets, large tablecloths)
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We only work with textiles prepared by us so that the colors last a long time
Arrival
The studio is located in the Machwerkhaus in Cologne-Kalk (Dillenburger Str. 77c, 51105 Cologne).
We recommend using public transport (Köln Kalk Kapelle or Kalk Post stops).
Parking in the area is limited.
Secure your place now – maximum 6 participants per session.
Please note: The workshop will only take place if there are at least three registrations. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the event or find an alternative date together.
- Process & Details
- What you bring with you
- Rebooking & cancellation?
• Duration: approx. 1 hour (note the time window!)
• Location: Cosmaki Atelier, Machwerkhaus, Dillenburger Str. 77c, Cologne
• You can buy pre-mordanted fabrics locally
• Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
- Snacks for the kids
Free of charge up to 48 hours in advance, after that a 50% cancellation fee applies.
What is important to us:
We want to demonstrate that sustainable design is possible even on a small scale – without pressure, with simple tools, and a lot of curiosity. That's why we're opening our studio to families who want to experience and try something together.
With us, children not only learn how color is created – but also that clothing has value.
Your access to the studio
The beginner's workshop is the first step to working independently in the Cosmaki studio.
After participating, you can purchase a studio pass and use our dyeing stations outside of the workshops – for your own projects, at your own pace.
You will receive more information about the Atelier Pass directly in the workshop.
