Natural Dye Textile Workshop
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups (1–10 participants)
What You’ll Create
A selection of naturally dyed fabric samples — your own color palette for future dye experiments
Duration
~ 2–3 hours (Depending on skill level)
Language
English and Thai
What to Bring
Nothing — all materials and tools are provided
Format
At our Bangkok Studio.
Morning session 9:00 – 12:00
Afternoon session 13:00 – 16:00
Overview
Discover how natural pigments from plants can transform plain fabric into rich, organic colors. In this hands-on workshop at GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you’ll learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing while experimenting with plant-based materials and simple dye techniques.
Participants will explore how different plants, mordants, and fabric preparation methods influence color results. The process is both creative and practical, making it ideal for anyone interested in sustainable fashion, textile design, or natural materials.
By the end of the workshop, you will have created a collection of dyed fabric samples that can serve as your own natural color reference palette for future textile or design projects.
Techniques & Materials
Participants will practice several natural dyeing techniques used in textile design.
You will learn how to:
Prepare natural fabrics for dyeing
Create plant-based dye baths
Use immersion dyeing techniques
Experiment with simple resist and pattern methods
Test mordants to influence color results
All materials are provided, including:
Organic cotton fabrics
Plant-based dye materials
Mordants and modifiers
Dyeing equipment and tools
Throughout the workshop, you will experiment with different plant sources and develop your own natural color combinations.
Your Creative Project
During the workshop you will create a collection of naturally dyed fabric pieces.
Participants will:
Dye cotton fabric samples using plant pigments
Experiment with different dye techniques
Create multiple color variations
Build a small natural dye sample palette
These samples can later be used as color references for textile, fashion, or design projects.
Reviews
Sally Fan
I had an fascinating afternoon with Gigi doing Ecoprinting and Natural Dye. Gigi is very knowledgeable and personal, and supports several local green projects. I learnt alot from her and had great fun hands-on. Will come back again!
Holly L
On a recent trip to visit my sister in Bangkok, we spent two days with Gigi - one day for eco printing and one for batik. She is incredibly knowledgable, personable, and fun. I learned so much and just scratched the smallest surface of what Gigi knows. She is an expert who approaches her art with scientific precision, which means she sent me home with beautiful works of art. She loves what she does, and it shows. I am so happy my sister and I shared our time together in Gigi's studio. I will go back.
