Natural Dyeing Workshops in Athens
Transform textiles with nature's colour.
Join me in my Athens studio, or find me at a hotel residency, retreat, or collaborative session with fellow makers.
My approach to teaching is centred on understanding the process rather than simply following a set of instructions. We explore how fibres, plants, colour and technique behave, giving you the knowledge and confidence to experiment and make your own creative choices.
Workshops are held in small groups, creating space for personal guidance, conversation and discovery. Whether you are encountering a technique for the first time or developing an existing practice, you are invited to work slowly, learn through making and connect more deeply with natural materials.
Alongside my regular workshops in Athens, I teach private classes, collaborative workshops and textile retreats in Greece and abroad.
This is an opportunity to experiment, learn and connect—with nature, craftsmanship and a like-minded community.
Upcoming Workshops
For Groups & Partners
Hotels & Retreats
Offer your guests a hands-on textile experience inspired by natural colour, local materials and the surrounding landscape.
Guests can take part in current workshops held in the studio or schedule a private one. We can also develop a workshop especially for your hotel or retreat, adapting the technique, materials and format to your location, group and programme.
Bring your team or private group together through colour, cloth and making by hand.
Workshops can take place in my Athens studio, at an external venue or in your own office. The format, technique and materials can be adapted to your group, with participants creating an individual textile piece to take home, a collaborative artwork to display in the workplace, or a combination of both.
Team Building
We enjoy bringing different practices together and creating opportunities for shared learning.
If you are an artist, maker or creative educator interested in developing a collaborative workshop, textile retreat or special project, I would love to hear about your ideas.
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Cultural & Creative Partners
Natural dyeing and other textile techniques
Contemporary natural dye technique that transform flowers, leaves, bark, roots, and botanical elements into delicate prints on fabric.
During the process, these plants are carefully arranged and wrapped within the textile, then gently steamed, allowing their natural pigments to imprint colour and organic patterns onto the cloth.
Bundle Dyeing
Batik
Batik is a traditional Indonesian wax-resist dyeing technique that we incorporate into our practice to create beautiful, layered designs.
The process involves applying wax to fabric, which resists the dye, allowing us to colour selected areas while leaving others untouched. We repeat this process multiple times, creating stunning layers of colour.
Shibori
Ancient Japanese resist-dyeing technique dating back to the 8th century, known for creating striking patterns through the careful folding, binding, and shaping of fabric.
In this process, textiles are manipulated into different forms before being immersed in natural dyes. As the fabric unfolds, intricate geometric and organic patterns gradually emerge.
Eco-Printing
Eco-printing is a process where we transfer the colours and patterns of leaves directly onto fabric by applying heat and pressure.
The plants release their pigments onto the fabric, creating intricate, natural prints that are full of texture and depth. This technique is a celebration of natures beauty, producing one-of-a-kind prints that reflect the seasons and the environment around us.
How does it look like
Slow Stich
Mindful embroidery practice that invites participants to explore creativity through simple hand-stitching techniques.
Using natural yarns and textiles, guests learn a selection of gentle stitches while discovering the textures and qualities of different fibres such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool.
Discover the magic of this ancient Japanese resist-dyeing technique
Location: Kallirois Parren 3, Athens
Duration: 2 hours (11:00 - 13:00)
Class size: Maximum 6 students
What You Will Learn:
Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that dates back to the 8th century. By binding, folding, stitching, twisting, or compressing fabric, we create intricate and unique patterns. While Shibori is traditionally done with indigo, this workshop explores the technique using a variety of natural plant-based dyes to achieve a beautiful range of colors.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn about the origins of Shibori and its rich history
Explore different Shibori techniques, including:
Kanoko Shibori (tie-dye style binding)
Miura Shibori (looped binding)
Kumo Shibori (pleated and bound for spiderweb effects)
Arashi Shibori (pole-wrapping for wave-like patterns)
Nui Shibori (stitched resist)
Itajime Shibori (folded and clamped resist)
Honeycomb Shibori (pleated and tied for a textured look)
Discover plant-based dyes and how different plants create a variety of colours, including:
Madder root (pink)
Acorn cupules (grey)
Onion skins (dark green)
Logwood bark (purple)
Chamomile flowers (yellow)
Understand the importance of organic, biodegradable fabrics and how different materials react to natural dyes
Learn how to properly care for naturally dyed textiles
What You Will Make:
Each participant will have the chance to experiment with various Shibori techniques before choosing their favourite method to create a hand-dyed silk scarf (170cm x 30cm)—a one-of-a-kind piece to take home.
Who Can Join?
This workshop is fun, creative, and perfect for all ages. The process is full of surprises, making each piece truly unique!
Language:
The workshop is taught in Greek and/or English, depending on the participants.
Photo Credits: SNFCC