Nature stores an amazingly beautiful palette of colors that can be used to create enchanting fabrics. During this workshop you will be introduced to the different techniques and plants used to extract color such as onion skins, avocado pits and loquat leaves.
Workshop Type: Hands-on, Practical
Participant Level: Beginners
Teaching Hours: July 8-9 | 18:00-20:30
Nature holds an incredibly beautiful palette of colors that can be used to create stunning textiles. During this workshop, you will be introduced to various techniques and plants used for color extraction, such as onion skins, avocado pits, and loquat leaves.
Through this traditional practice, we can gain a deeper understanding of the origins of the fabrics around us and create unique pieces that reflect the landscape. All plants used in this workshop are either foraged or sourced from local farmers, and the fabric used is either recycled or organic.
We will experiment with three to four different plants and flowers, creating a variety of colors using modifiers. You will dye samples of different fabrics and shades.
A detailed dyeing guide will be provided.
Venetia Galanaki was born in Athens and now lives in Sitia. She loves yarn and all textile arts, with a deep interest in slow, traditional, and eco-friendly practices.
Find her work on Instagram and Facebook:
Instagram: loquattextiles
Facebook: loquattextiles
Antonia Dretaki was born and lives in Sitia. She has been involved in various arts since a young age, focusing in recent years on printmaking, bookbinding, and the use of natural dyes on fabric and paper. Her inspiration comes from the landscape, nature, and the peaceful way of life in the countryside.
Find her work on Instagram:
Instagram: antoniadre