About this Event
Discover how to transform plants, flowers, and even food waste into vibrant colours on silk. This beginner-friendly workshop is a perfect introduction to natural, eco-conscious dyeing techniques that you can easily replicate at home.
During this creative, hands-on session, you’ll design and make your own naturally dyed silk scarf, experiment with handmade inks on cotton paper, and enjoy a mindful tea break in the inspiring setting of .
What you’ll do
✨ Learn the basics of natural dyeing using flowers, leaves, and food waste such as onion skins, pomegranate peel, and avocado skins.
🎨 Create your own unique silk scarf, pre-mordanted for long-lasting, vibrant colour.
🍵 Relax with Chinese tea from Gégend while your bundles steam.
🖌 Explore painting and drawing with natural inks on cotton handmade paper.
🌸 Reveal the magic as you unwrap your bundle to discover the nature-made patterns on silk.
What’s included
✔ A pre-scoured and mordanted silk scarf
✔ All dyeing materials, tools, and steaming process
✔ Cotton handmade paper + natural inks for painting
✔ Chinese tea during the workshop (You are also welcome to bring flowers, plants, or food waste from home to experiment with.)
Practical details
📍 Location: Gégend Gallery
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday 21st September 3pm
💷 Cost: £25 per person
👩🎨 Suitable for: Beginners – no prior experience required
🕒 Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gegend London, 10 Chapel Place, London, United Kingdom
GBP 25.00
