Modestraat: Natural Dye Workshop

Join on a lively Saturday and dive deep into the enchanting world of natural dyes. Together, you will discover the art of colouring fabrics with pigments derived from plants, offering a more eco-friendly and less toxic alternative to synthetic dyes that dominate the fashion industry.

What will be covered?

• Understanding natural dyes
• Identification dye sources
• Exploration of different types of fibres and their impact on dyeing process
• Use of mordants
• Caring for clothes after dyeing

Included

• Materials needed for workshop; dyes, mordants and second-hand clothes generously provided by SwapShop Fashion Street. Feel free to contribute by bringing your own used items to add to the SwapShop.
• The workshop is in English and suitable for all levels, whether you are a beginner or have some experience with natural dyes. Embark on this colourful journey, experiment and inspire each other to further explore the beauty of natural shades.