Natural Dyeing Workshop

Join Manya and other nature lovers and upcyclers to dye your clothes with colours from nature!

In this workshop, you will learn:  

• Why natural dyes trump synthetic dyes How to identify natural dyes all around you. 
• How to choose fabrics for natural dyes.
• How to prepare and mordant your fabrics/ clothes.
• How to make dyes from food waste & kitchen ingredients.
• 3 Tie-dye techniques.
• 6 Natural dye recipes.
• How to upcycle old clothes/accessories.
• How to fix colours on fabrics and achieve long-lasting colours.
• Reliable and common dye sources.
• How to take care of naturally dyed fabrics.

At the end of the workshop, you will have a naturally dyed outfit or a tote bag, which you can take back. The ticket includes all materials and tasty refreshments for the participants. Sign up for this immersive thearapeutic journey and meet fellow creatives for a memorable Sunday.

About the Instructor - Manya Cherabuddi is an artist, nature lover, Natural Dye Consultant, Creative Coach and poetess. She designs playful, meditative and colourful experiences for us to reconnect with nature and ourselves. Manya has introduced 5000+ people to the magic of natural colours through her workshops, learning experiences. She works with brands and individuals looking to switch to natural dyes in fashion, food, art and beyond. She curates natural dye creations from all over India under her brand, Treehouse.

About the Venue - Aaromalé is an arts and cultural space that also moonlights as a co-creative community for creative folks to connect, collaborate, and craft something awesome. Huddled inside a 25-year-old property that looks every bit like a heritage mansion in Chikmagaluru or Kodaikanal, Aaromalé is where your creative mojo can thrive. Founded with the very intent of offering a quintessential platform for artists to collaborate and create, Aaromalé is the perfect home for our workshops, this summer.