2 Hours Nature Dyeing Fabric with Local Plants in Cyprus

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is a workshop which brings together history, ecology, craft and science, suitable for a wide range of ages (including children 5 year and older). You will get to learn interesting facts, identify some local plants and learn about their historical use. Finally you will get to use your hands to create your own work of art- a naturally dyed silk hankie.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When entering Treis Elies village, follow signs for Paphos/Kaminaria/Tzelefos bridge. You will pass local coffee shop and bakery. The Rhus and Parhus workshop is on the main road. It has large green doors and a front porch (with signs). I will be on the porch!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will meet me in my studio, where we will see examples of various important dye plants and samples of dyed fabric from my collection. I will spend some time introducing you to the history and craft of natural dyes, its relationship to local flora, and Cyprus folk textile traditions. We will extract color from one or two local or seasonal plants. I will also introduce a simple tie dye technique, related to a lost mysterious tradition from a Cyprus village. You will get to create a colorful silk handkerchief, which you will take with you as a souvenir.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rhus and Parus

Tags

Historical Tours
Craft Classes
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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