Los Angeles
Floral Dye Workshop - Taka Studios
Join us for a hands-on exploration of natural dyeing using the vibrant pigments found in flowers. In this immersive workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of botanical dyeing and create a set of six beautifully hand-dyed cotton napkins to take home. Together, we’ll delve into the alchemy of flower dyeing—how to prepare fabrics, apply botanical elements, and bring color to life using natural materials. This experience is perfect for anyone looking to slow down, work with their hands, and discover the magic of plant-based artistry. No prior experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to play with nature’s palette.
Title
When
07/13
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Intensity
About
Kerry Clarkson Valdivia is a designer and maker working at the intersection of fashion and food, with Taka Studio as the creative hub for both disciplines. Her practice is grounded in a lifelong dedication to hands-on making, shaped by a deep commitment to ecological and biocompatible materials. Kerry’s work draws on time spent learning from traditional craftspeople around the world. Through Taka Table, the food arm of her studio, she explores the same themes of sustainability and sensory connection—this time through edible materials and communal experiences.
What’s Included
Cotton Napkins
Six pre-cut, undyed cotton napkins for you to customize using floral dyeing techniques.
Six pre-cut, undyed cotton napkins for you to customize using floral dyeing techniques.
Natural Materials
An assortment of fresh flowers, sourced for their rich pigments and print potential.
An assortment of fresh flowers, sourced for their rich pigments and print potential.
Mordants & Tools
Scouring powder, alum, and tannin to help bind the color to the fabric, plus measuring scales and steaming pots.
Scouring powder, alum, and tannin to help bind the color to the fabric, plus measuring scales and steaming pots.
Hands-On Guidance
Step-by-step instruction in creating floral patterns and setting natural dyes, from fabric prep to steaming.
Step-by-step instruction in creating floral patterns and setting natural dyes, from fabric prep to steaming.
what to bring
- Clothes you don’t mind getting messy or stained (dyes may not wash out)
- A curious spirit and love for color!