Get an introduction to indigo dyeing for a day

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In brief

Discover plant dyeing and make your own shibori creation with Pauline, the artisan weaver

8h of initiation with Pauline

Learn about indigo dyeing

Your dyed creation

€140

per person

Privatise the workshop

The workshop in detail

15 years min.

2 to 6 participants

Up to 10 people for a privatization

Discover dyeing techniques with Pauline the weaver!

In her incredible workshop, she will explain in detail how plant dyeing works. There's an infinite range of colours you can obtain from metals and plants. This time, you will be focusing on indigo, for a beautiful intense blue!

First, you will start by prepping your piece of fabric. Shibori is a technique that Pauline often uses. She will show you the different stipes with knotting and folding for a personalised final result.

Afterwards, you will get the dye bath ready where you will be soaking the fabrics. You may need to repeat this several times depending on how deep you want the colour to be.

As you unfold the rinsed fabric, you will reveal a pattern of your own creation.

After gently drying it, you will leave with your dyed piece and new skills in this fascinating area!

Workshop location

The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.

This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

Language of the workshop

Français

Practical information

Don't forget to bring your lunch!

Meet Pauline

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Meet Pauline

3 comments

Laurence I

1/26/2024

Un atelier très sympa. Bonne ambiance, on se plonge dans le "travail" et on ressort avec un souvenir concret. Je conseille

Cathrine B

7/28/2023

Merci Pauline pour ton accompagnement dans l'apprentissage de la teinture à l'indigo. J'ai beaucoup appris grâce à ton grand savoir dans ce domaine et ta patience. C'est assez excitant de voir qu'on peu déjà produire quelques oeuvres personnelles (bien modestes) à l'issue d'une seule journée. Il me reste à approfondir la technique! J'ai aussi apprécié ta passion pour ton métier lié par ailleurs au travail de la laine. Une chouette journée dans un atelier plein de couleurs.

Veronique d

7/22/2023

Très chouette atelier, animatrice sympa et passionnée qui m'a appris plein de choses intéressantes. Avec un peu de patience et de bonne humeur, on obtient des jolis résultats ! Je recommande vivement !