WorkLAB #5: Natural Dyeing

The Swapshop

Participants will explore plant-based colour and material-led design through dyeing, spinning, and experimentation!

In this hands-on WorkLAB, participants explored plant-based colour and material-led design through dyeing, spinning, and experimentation. We dyed cotton bags using weld, one of the oldest and most lightfast natural yellow dyes, learning how binding techniques and iron modifiers can shift tone and create pattern.Alongside dyeing, we were introduced to hand spinning with spindles, working with local raw wool to understand fibre behaviour, twist, and tension. The session also included playful experiments with plant-based watercolours and pH shifts, revealing how colour can change and respond through simple chemical processes.Participants left with a naturally dyed cotton bag and a practical introduction to natural dyes, fibres, and colour as a living, responsive material system.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

WorkLAB #5: Natural Dyeing

More events from The Swapshop

Discover more events from The Swapshop, from Health to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Amsterdam and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

WorkLAB #5: Natural Dyeing

More events from The Swapshop

Discover more events from The Swapshop, from Health to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Amsterdam and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.