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Vegetable Dyeing Workshop
During this workshop, explore the essential basics of vegetable dyeing and mordanting.
Paris-Ateliers / ERARD (Paris 12th)
About
Cindy Lombardi will guide you in extracting precious dyes from plants and fixing them permanently onto fibers. You will use natural materials such as madder, logwood, onion skins, rose petals, and sage leaves to dye your fabrics. Tests will be carried out on various samples, including cotton, wool, silk, and watercolor paper.
Shibori, a printing technique, will also be covered.
To bring (optional): a washed cotton t-shirt, a ball of wool, carrot tops, onion skins, and/or avocado pits.
Please dress in black (in case of staining) or bring an apron.
Instructor: Cindy Lombardi
Capacity: 8 people
Price: €410 (Paris Ateliers members receive a 10% discount on workshop prices).
Professional Training Price: €960 incl. tax
Dates: from February 15 to 18, 2027
Hours: from 10 am to 5 pm, with a lunch break between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Information at public@paris-ateliers.org or at 01 44 61 87 80.
Our take on this event
Forget store-bought mass fashion and tap into the vibrant power of raw, natural pigments. Master the ancient art of shibori and botanical dyeing to turn simple fabrics into your own bespoke creations.
Discover the art of natural dyeing during this immersive four-day workshop led by Cindy Lombardi at Paris-Ateliers ERARD in the 12th arrondissement. From February 15 to February 18, 2027, you will explore how to extract pigments from plants like madder, logwood, and onion skins to color fibers and paper. Designed for participants aged 16 and over, this course also covers shibori printing techniques. With only 8 spots available, this intimate setting ensures hands-on guidance as you master the science of long-lasting botanical dyes on cotton, wool, silk, and watercolor paper.
This professional-level creative workshop takes place from Monday, February 15 to Thursday, February 18, 2027. Each day runs from 10:00 to 17:00, including a one-hour lunch break from 12:30 to 13:30. The sessions are held at 30 rue Erard, Paris.
Under the guidance of instructor Cindy Lombardi, you will experiment with various botanical materials including sage leaves, rose petals, and food scraps to create unique dyes. The curriculum includes testing these pigments on different materials and learning the shibori printing method. Attendees are encouraged to wear dark clothing or bring an apron. You may also bring optional items such as washed cotton t-shirts, wool yarn, or kitchen waste like carrot tops and avocado skins for your experiments.
The cost for the workshop is 410 €, with a 10% discount available for current Paris-Ateliers members. The fee for those attending via professional training programs is 960 € (VAT included). As the workshop is limited to 8 participants, early registration is required to secure your place in this hands-on craft experience.
