About the workshop;

In the beautiful setting of historical Amersfoort -The Netherlands you will find the first cotton printing workshop in the Netherlands, now turned into a workshop space, Airbnb,  and a small museum.

We will have three days of learning all about traditional natural dyes and mordant pastes.

• You will learn how to correctly prepare your fabrics and mordant them.
• You will learn how to create vibrant colors with weld, cochineal, madder, and indigo. 
• I will teach you how to work systemically and how to make sure you have the same results over and over again.
• You will learn how to make a mordant paste and create patterns that we will then dye in natural dyes.
• You will create a color card with recipes to recreate at home.

Most importantly: in my workshops, we create powerful safe circles to interchange knowledge and our passion for natural dyes. Friendships are formed and our groups stay in touch long after we finish our workshop. 

Languages spoken: Dutch and English.

What is included:

Your investment includes the use of the studio space, teaching fee, and materials used during the workshop. During the workshop we will have coffee and tea available for you.

Use the link to pay your downpayment of $100. This will secure your space and will be deducted from the total.

The total payment for this workshop is 750 dollar (728 Euro)

For European bank transfers contact me for details.

Not included: transportation to and from the workshop, overnight stays and materials purchased for your own use during the workshop. Meals. 

• Participation is limited to 12 students, to ensure full attention and intimate setting.

Dates: 4-5-6 JUNE 2025

9.30-15.00'ish with a lunch break (there are cafe's and supermarkets nearby and a nice park to sit in.)

Location: Katoendrukkerij De Volmolen, Amersfoort - The Netherlands. This is a monumental building located in historical Amersfoort, 10 minutes walking distance from the train station and buses. 

The workshop has two beautiful Airbnb rooms available for rent, and Amersfoort in general has some lovely options to stay.

Transportation:

Absolutely do not rent a car! There is a direct train from the airport to Amersfoort (30 minutes, very comfortable). We work in the inner city, all hotels within the inner city are at walking distance.  Cars are not allowed to enter there. Public transportation is easy and affordable and you can also rent a bike, if you want to venture out a bit more.