Makerspace & Studio Membership
Colorashram Foundation
We offer studio membership that gives you full access to our natural dye workspace, printing tools, sustainable materials, and designer mentorship so you can work on your own textile projects and build your brand.
Pricing Guide
Studio Induction & Safety Orientation
Orientation & Safety
- Duration: Full day access (approx. 5 to 6 hours) dedicated to studio familiarization.
- Facility Walkthrough: Tour of the campus including Live & Dye Cafe, Color Lab, and Biome Shop.
- Safety Training: Protocols for handling mordants, operating gas/induction stoves, and emergency procedures.
- Waste Management: Strict instruction on separating organic waste from water waste at the Recycling Corner.
Equipment Training
- Heating Systems: Operational demo of industrial gas stoves and stainless steel dyeing vats.
- Printing Setup: Instructions on using 20ft padded tables for block printing and screen printing beds.
- Tool Maintenance: Cleaning techniques for wooden blocks, screens, and brushes to prevent damage.
- Post-Process: Usage of washout basins and outdoor drying lines.
Account Setup
- Registration: Creation of member profile.
- Benefits: Activation of 30% discount privilege at the on-site store.
Ad-Hoc Studio Access (3 Hours)
Infrastructure Access
- Workspace: Allocation of one workstation or shared access to large padded printing tables.
- Wet Area: Access to stainless steel vats, gas stoves, and induction heaters for heating dyes.
- Community Tools: Use of wooden blocks, screens, squeegees, clamps, and dyeing utensils.
Utilities & Amenities
- Resources: Running water, gas fuel, and electricity included in the slot price.
- Drying Area: Access to shaded outdoor drying lines and indoor racks.
- Supervision: Presence of a floor supervisor for passive support.
Important Exclusions
- Materials: Fabric, paper, natural dye powders, pastes, and mordants are not included (available for purchase on-site).
Monthly Pro Membership (36 Hours)
Access & Storage
- Studio Time: 36 hours of credited access per month (allocated as 9 hours/week).
- Priority Booking: Advanced scheduling for large tables and specialty immersion vats.
- Storage: Designated shelf space for storing ongoing projects and personal consumables.
Professional Benefits
- Material Savings: Flat 30% discount on natural dye supplies purchased from the internal store.
- Supply Chain: Access to vendor network for sourcing organic ready-to-dye fabrics and stitching units.
- Mentorship: Guidance sessions on design feasibility, color recipes, and brand building.
Facilities
- Networking: Access to the designer community environment.
- Common Areas: Usage of the cafe area for meetings or breaks.
About Makerspace & Studio Membership
Why I Built This Space
I started Color Ashram because, after teaching natural dyeing, I saw so many folks unsure about how to keep going. This membership is for anyone who wants to turn skills into real, hands-on projects - not just keep learning, but actually making and experimenting.
Who You'll Meet Here
We’re not just a studio - we’re a bunch of nature lovers and creative types. Our Mysore makerspace is full of artists, textile enthusiasts, aspiring designers, and entrepreneurs. The vibe is super open - you can chill at the Live & Dye Cafe, chat over chai, and swap ideas. It’s all about collaboration and finding your own path.
What You Get
- Full access to our co-working studio in Hebbal
- A natural dye workspace with all the tools: vats, heating, color mixing lab
- Big tables for block printing, hand painting, textile upcycling studio corners
- Loads of wooden blocks and screen printing stuff to play around with
- Help with sourcing sustainable fabrics, herbs, and dye pastes
- Connections to local stitching services if you want to make garments
- Conscious designer mentorship - our team is always around for advice, especially if you want to build a brand
The Real Deal
If you’re determined and curious, this place is for you. Don’t worry if you’re not an expert yet. People like Perine came here, started small, and ended up launching their own clothing line. Everyone starts somewhere - you just need to show up and start creating.
Meet your Expert
Color Ashram
78 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, we’re Color Ashram. Mysore called us in, and now it’s home. Started by me, Namrata, and Arun, this place is a mix of visual arts, theatre, dance, and a whole lot of heart. Sometimes you’ll find a Finnish grandma and a Dubai artist hanging out here, all ages, all stories. We’re not just a studio - we’re a space where hands get messy, ideas spark, and every day feels like a festival. We love connecting people to the earth, one color-stained palm at a time.
My Work
All Our Services - Natural dye training, eco-printing workshop, batik, indigo, playback theatre, studio memberships, internships, upcycled clothing service, custom design, DIY kits.
Open Makerspace - Anyone can join - homeschoolers, artists, hobbyists, travelers. Age, background, doesn’t matter. Just bring your energy.
Hands-On Learning - We forage, we grind, we stain our hands. It’s about learning by doing, and sometimes unlearning too.
Community & Collaboration - Talks, music, artist jams, ecological days. We connect local and global folks for real conversations and creative work.
Upcycling & Conscious Clothing - Got old clothes? We upcycle and re-dye. Plus, we make organic cotton yoga wear, naturally dyed and climate-friendly.
Innovation in Color - We’ve got one-step dyes, and we’re tinkering with microbial dye innovation. Always searching for easier, greener ways.
