Natural Dyeing Workshop: Silk Scarf by Atelier Nachtvlinder

Discover the refined art of eco-printing on silk and create a unique scarf that can be worn in five different ways with Annastasia of Atelier Nachtvlinder.

During this 4 hour workshop, you will learn the step-by-step process of eco-printing and create one beautiful silk scarf designed to be worn in five different ways. We will experiment with the intensity of natural pigments and explore which plants respond best to a protein fibre such as silk.

You will discover how colour, form, folding techniques, and steaming come together to create an organic and surprising final result.

Alongside the practical process, we will explore the origins of the plants we work with. Through storytelling, shared research, and exchanging knowledge within the group, a rich and grounded learning experience emerges.

The result
One unique eco-printed silk scarf.

Included
– A Silk scarf pre-hemmed with a roll hem.
– All eco-print materials (plants, pigments, alum, iron modifiers, and optional vinegar)
– Use of all necessary tools and steaming equipment
– Organic tea blends served during the workshop by Annastasia from Atelier Nachtvlinder

What to expect
– Introduction to eco-printing techniques
– Working with high-quality silk
– Discovering which plants respond well to animal fibres
– Experimenting with composition, folding techniques, and plant placement
– Insight into the origins and properties of the plants used
– Going home with your own eco-printed silk scarf

Workshop highlights
✓ Create a wearable, multifunctional silk scarf
✓ Learn the full basics of eco-printing
✓ Work with natural pigments and high-quality materials
✓ Deepen your knowledge of plants and their properties
✓ Suitable for both beginners and experienced makers

What to bring
Annastasia always brings carefully foraged plants to print onto the silk. You are also invited to bring plants from your own garden or place of origin (these can be fresh and/or dried).

About Atelier Nachtvlinder
Annastasia Phoebe is the creator and heart behind Atelier Nachtvlinder.
Atelier Nachtvlinder is a slow, eco-conscious textile label and creative humanitarian initiative rooted in the understanding that we humans belong to the living world.
We are not separate from nature or from one another — we are threads in the same vast tapestry.
The mission of Atelier Nachtvlinder is to lovingly help us remember, restore, and deepen our relationship with nature, with our inner selves and our inherent interconnectedness.
Through slow-handmade garments crafted from natural fibers, plant-dyed textiles, mindful making, and immersive nature workshops, Atelier Nachtvlinder invites us to return to a way of being where we create from a place of unity.