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Discover natural indigo dyeing

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3 hours of discovery with Martine

Knowledge in natural dyes

Your own colour chart and three tinted tote-bags

The workshop in detail

  • 3h
  • 15 years min.
  • 3 to 8 participants
  • Up to 8 people for a privatization
  • Welcome to Martine's colourful world!

    She will happily welcome you to her bright workshop upon your arrival. You'll start by taking time to get to know each other over a drink and a tour of the premises, before sitting down with her for an introduction to plant-based dyeing. Martine's specialty is indigo, and this colour will be particularly focused on during this theoretical phase.

    Then it's your turn to get hands-on! Guided by the artisan, you will first prepare the fabrics (linen and cotton), which need to be moistened. Martine will then walk you through the various steps of setting up the indigo vat: preparing the ingredients, mixing, heating the vat...

    You will then be able to create your own colour swatch, which will help you master this unique form of dyeing. All that's left is for you to choose your favorite shades and apply them to three bulk bags, provided by the artisan!

    Finally, you will leave with your beautiful creations, entirely made by you from start to finish, bringing a touch of colour and originality to your everyday life!

    Workshop location

    L'atelier de Martine se situe à deux pas du centre-ville de Liège, et est accessible en transports en commun.

    This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    Languages of the workshop

    Français
    English

    Practical information

    During the workshop, Martine will offer you a drink.

    Wecandoo - Meet Martine

    Meet Martine

    Dyer

    Trained as a stylist and pattern maker, Martine specialises in materials and colour.

    Her professional journey follows the theme of textiles: designing fabrics, creating children's clothing for major brands, developing an organic cotton sector, collaborating with a weaving and knitting factory... She even creates her own brand of plant-based dyes on organic cotton to support vulnerable families in Bombay.

    In 2015, Martine embarked on a new entrepreneurial project, which she named Indigo Blue Creation. Committed to ecology and slow fashion, she offers unique designs in plant-based dyes, made from natural materials sourced from local weavers. She also recycles old linens.

    Passionate and educational, Martine now aims to pass on the keys to her expertise through workshops, while raising awareness about the ecological and social issues of the textile industry.

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    €90

    per person