Natural Dyeing Workshop

Natural Dyeing Workshop

March 2nd, 2024
Saturday | 2pm - 6pm
Price - 55€ (Material included)
Trainers - Tamara Bigot da Distinto Studio

Description

In the Natural Dyeing Workshop we will give color to textile fibers using dyes obtained from dye plants. In this workshop, different plants, roots, bark and food-waste will be used to dye the decorative piece that you will take with you. 

Practical exercise

In addition to using various elements for dyeing, the Natural Dyeing Workshop will experiment with color-modifying agents and also create a showcase.

No previous knowledge necessary. Minimum age for participation: 16 years old / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 14 years old

Program Content

Principles and fundamentals of natural dyeing
How to prepare fibers and mordant baths
How to extract colors from plants
Dyeing cotton for a Wall Hanging using tie & dye and Shibori techniques
Color modifying agents
Creating a showcase

Material included

The material needed for the training is included.

Waiting List

Cancellations may occur. If the training is sold out and you would like to receive an alert if there are any withdrawals, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt, with the subject line 'natural waiting listIf there is a cancellation for this specific workshop, we will let you know.
We don't take reservations for future courses. If you want to find out first-hand about the next month's courses, you can subscribe to our Newsletter.

Cancellation of Registration

IMPORTANT - Cancellations/postponements/refunds of registrations (including gift voucher registrations) are only permitted if you give us at least 7 days' notice of the start of the workshop. Any cancellation with less than 7 days' notice, we will do our best to fill your place, however, a refund or postponement can only be made if your place is filled.

If a trainee fails to attend one or more training sessions, FICA is not responsible for replacing or compensating for that session.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt
Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.

No. of trainees

Minimum number: 6pax / Maximum number: 9pax
According to our terms, the training may be canceled if the minimum number of trainees is not met - Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.
Minimum age for participation: 18 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 16 years

Other Workshops

We regularly have other workshops, such as the Natural Paints + Screen Printing Workshop or the Weaving Workshop.. It accompanies the Workshops.

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If you don't speak Portuguese don't worry we will give the workshop in english.