Introduction to Natural Dyeing – Socks & Shawl

A quiet studio workshop in Cologne:

Create a small cloth with flowers and plant parts – and then hand-dye a pair of naturally mordanted socks.
Two techniques, two rhythms, two hours with color.

In this introduction you will learn the basics of natural dyeing – practical, simplified and without prior knowledge.
You work with natural dyes from plants, bark and shells and experience how color changes on textiles.

First, you create a cotton cloth using the bundle-dye technique, in which flowers and plant parts are placed directly onto the fabric and fixed with heat.
Next, you hand-dye a pair of naturally dyed socks – layer by layer, an organic dye is created.

All materials are prepared; the colors come from plants such as walnut shell, avocado, logwood, or gerbera cacao.

The dyed pieces will be washed and ironed in the studio after the workshop. You can pick them up a few days later – or have them sent to you by post for €6.50.

🌿 This is included

• 1 pair of naturally dyed cotton or wool socks (Made in Germany)
• 1 cotton cloth (45×45 cm) for bundle dyeing
• Introduction to two dyeing techniques (bundle dye & hand dyeing)
• Use of all materials and paint pots
• Coffee & Water
• Washing and ironing in the studio
• Collection after 5-7 days or shipping for €6.50

Duration & Framework

• approximately 2 hours
• Maximum 6 participants
• We work exclusively with pre-treated textiles to ensure the colors last a long time.

Optional:

You can select additional textiles on site (e.g., another pair of socks). If you dye an extra project, your time in the studio will be extended by about 30 minutes – we'll allow plenty of time for that.

Arrival

• The studio is located in the machwerkhaus in Cologne-Kalk (Dillenburger Str. 77c, 51105 Cologne).
• You will find the studio in the quiet main street - parallel to Dillenburger Str.
• Arriving by public transport is recommended (stops Köln Kalk Kapelle or Kalk Post).
• Parking options in the surrounding area are limited.

Secure your spot now – maximum 6 participants per session.

Note: The workshop will take place with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the workshop or find an alternative date together.