Before The Color - Natural Fiber Preparation Workshop

Learn how to prepare fibers for natural dyeing! In this hands-on workshop, you'll scour, tan if needed, and mordant your chosen fiber, leaving with a piece ready for your next dyeing project.

Prepare your fibers for beautiful plant-based color at Olifantenpad Studio! In this four-hour, hands-on class, you'll learn the essential steps of fiber preparation, including scouring, tannin treatment when needed, and mordanting.

Choose a cotton bandana or scrunchie, or bring your own undyed fiber item weighing no more than 50g, such as a shirt, socks, fabric, or yarn.

Fiber must be a natural fiber such as: cotton, wool, silk, bamboo, hemp, etc.

NO synthetic fibers such as: polyester, acrylic, nylon, spandex, etc.

Bringing Your Own Fibers: Please bring items you are comfortable experimenting with. Natural fiber preparation involves heat, water, and handling that may cause shrinkage, felting, color changes, or other unexpected results. Olifantenpad Studio is not responsible for damage to personal items brought to class.

You'll work through the preparation process and leave with fibers ready for natural dyeing at home or at a future Olifantenpad Studio workshop.

No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn! ꕤ

What is included

All necessary fiber preperation materials and supplies
One cotton bandana or scrunchie`, or the option to bring your own undyed fibers (50g maximum)
Hands-on instruction in scouring, tannin treatment when needed, and mordanting
Prepared fibers ready for a future natural dyeing project

Good to know

Classes run on any day of the week — pick a highlighted date above.
Maximum 8 students per session, so there is always room to work.
Cancel at least 7 days before the start date for a full refund. Full policy.
You will get a confirmation email with a calendar invite you can add straight to your phone.