Natural Art & Craft Workshops
We teach practical art and craft workshops using natural dyes, kitchen ingredients, and botanicals for fabric and canvas, with online and occasional offline sessions for all ages and pet owners.
Pricing Guide
DIY Natural Inks & Bio-Colors Workshop
Session Details
- Duration: 90 to 120 Minutes (Live Online).
- Methodology: Converting organic matter into usable art and lifestyle products.
- Prerequisites: List of kitchen ingredients provided prior to class (materials not shipped).
Curriculum
- Natural Inks: Extraction process from Beetroot (red/pink), Spinach (green), and Turmeric (yellow).
- Cosmetic Application: Creation of DIY lip and cheek tint using beetroot juice reduction and aloe vera gel.
- Festive Colors: Formulation of herbal Holi Gulaal using cornflour bases and floral pigments.
- Application: Basic watercolor-style painting techniques using the created inks.
Deliverables
- Reference: PDF guide with recipes and mixing ratios.
- Post-Session: Digital support for doubt clearance.
3D Textured Canvas Art Workshop
Session Details
- Duration: 2 Hours (Live Online).
- Goal: Completion of one A4 or A3 sized textured canvas piece.
Techniques Covered
- Paste Preparation: Mixing White Cement and adhesive to create a crack-free modeling paste.
- Tool Usage: Palette knife manipulation to create florals, hearts, and abstract waves.
- Finishing: Sanding, priming, and sealing the artwork to prevent dusting.
Support
- Troubleshooting: Guidance on achieving the correct paste consistency and fixing cracks.
Natural Fabric Dyeing & Eco-Printing Masterclass
Session Details
- Duration: 3 to 4 Hours (Live Online).
- Level: Intermediate (Requires stove-top boiling).
Technical Processes
- Fabric Prep: Scouring and Mordanting with fixatives (Alum/Iron) to ensure color fastness.
- Indigo Dyeing: Managing the Indigo Vat science, pH balance, dipping techniques, and oxidation.
- Pattern Making: Shibori and Tie-Dye folding techniques (Itajime, Arashi styles).
- Eco-Printing: Steam-bundling method using leaves and skins to leave permanent botanical imprints.
Resources
- Sourcing: Vendor list for authentic organic Mulberry silk, raw Indigo powder, and mordants.
- Business: Basic module on pricing hand-dyed fabrics.
Offline Brushes & Barks Event
Event Specs
- Location: Partner Cafes (e.g., Whitefield area).
- Duration: 2 Hours.
- Hospitality: Includes one beverage or snack coupon from the venue.
Material Provisions
- Safety: 100% Non-toxic paints made from vegetables (Beetroot, Spinach, Turmeric) safe for pet ingestion.
- Supplies: 300 GSM artist sheets, brushes, sponges, and aprons provided at the venue.
Activities
- Guided Art: Instructor-led session focusing on paw printing and abstract art.
- Takeaway: The completed collaborative artwork.
About Natural Art & Craft Workshops
Why I Do What I Do
Nature’s colors have always fascinated me. I see art everywhere - in leaves, flowers, even kitchen scraps. My workshops are about slowing down, connecting with nature, and making something beautiful with your own hands.
What You’ll Experience
- We dive into Ayurvastra dyeing techniques, using herbs like turmeric for antibacterial fabrics. Yeh technique toh almost lost hai, but I’m here to keep it alive.
- Indigo dyeing is a bit tricky - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but I’ll show you all the hacks I’ve learned.
- Eco-printing with botanicals is pure magic. We use marigold, basil, onion peels, and more to transfer real shapes and colors onto fabric.
- You’ll learn how to make your own natural inks and paints from beetroot, spinach, and other kitchen ingredients. Kids love this, and honestly, so do adults.
- Block printing and textured canvas painting are part of our creative mix. I’ll teach you how to make your own texture paste for 3D art.
- For pet parents, our Brushes & Barks sessions use pet-safe natural colors. Bilkul safe for your furry friends, so you can create art together.
How It Works
Most workshops are online, live on Zoom. Sometimes, I host in-person events at cafes or creative spaces in different cities.
Who Should Join
If you love DIY, want to make handmade gifts, start a small sustainable business, or just want a calming hobby, these workshops are for you. Kids and pets are welcome too. Nature se judne ka maza hi alag hai (Connecting with nature is a different kind of joy).
Meet your Expert
Dyehome
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My Story
Namaste, I’m the soul behind Dyehome. Colors from nature, that’s my jam. Beetroot stems, fallen leaves, old petals - sab kuch kaam aata hai (everything is useful). Once, I wore gajra made of leaves, not flowers, just because the colors spoke to me. Ayurveda toh suna hi hoga (you must've heard of Ayurveda), but Ayurvastra is my thing - healing through colors and cloth. Yoga, art, and nature, all mixed up in my daily life. Gifting, creating, living slow and earthy - that’s me.
My Work
Natural Color Workshops & Custom Dyeing - We teach eco-printing with leaves, Ayurvastra dyeing, and natural ink making. Online or offline, sab possible (all possible).
Handmade Sustainable Products - Handcrafted goods like preserved flower art and naturally dyed fabrics for brands or anyone wanting something unique.
Business Masterclasses for Women - Want to start your own homegrown business? We guide you, step by step, minimum investment, maximum creativity.
B2B Sustainable Fabric Design - Eco-conscious brands, we take bulk orders for sustainable, naturally dyed textiles. 7100 metres done in 4 years.
Pet-Friendly Art Workshops - Special classes for dog parents - create art with pet-safe colors. Fun, safe, and a perfect Sunday plan.
