Tea Dye and Shibori Tie-dye Workshop
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C*SPACE Berlin
Summer Tea Fest
July 12th 2025
Three Fabric Choices
1, Linen Tea Cloth 50×30cm
55€
2, Cotton Scarf 60×60cm
55€
3, Bring your own fabric
45€
* Maximum 50g due to limited space in the pot
* Plant fiber or Animal fiber could be dyed
( wool, silk, linen, cotton…)
1. Making a pot of colored water by tea leaves used
2. Learn how to make ”Shibori” Tie-dye patterns with rubber bands/hemp string/wooden stick
3. Boil the fabric in tea colored water (20min)
4. Fix the color with iron water (10min)
The tannin ingredient in the tea leaves reacts with the iron ingredient extracted from the nail to produce a warm dark tone.
5. Remove the tied bands and open the fabric to see the pattern!
DONE!
Workshop process
Natural dye "Kusaki-zome草木染め"
is a Japanese dyeing method in which natural and everyday materials such as flowers, herbs, vegetable peels, Coffee grounds, Tea are used to dye fabrics.
In this workshop you will dye with reusing tea leaves.
Tea dyeing is a traditional dyeing method that has been appreciated in Japan/China.
After boiling in a pot and dipping in a diluted nail solution, the tannin in the tea leaves reacts with iron to change the pigment component into a deep color, you can tie-dye your own favorite patterns.
The dyed cloth can be used as tea cloth / tableware / deco.
You can experience the Kusaki-zome with textile artist Yurika Saito.
What is natural dye?
Material costs?
All material costs are included in the price
Payment can be made after booking.
What will you dye?
Linen Tea Cloth fabric 50×30cm 55€
Cotton Scarf fabrics 60×60cm 55€
Bring your own fabric Maximum 50g (only Natural Fiber/Animal Fiber) 45€
Language?
Basically English, but EN/DE process sheet are available
What do you need?
Please avoid white clothing or an apron that you do not mind getting dirty as the tea may stain your clothes
Where is the place/ entry ticket for the event?
C*SPACE Berlin
Langhansstraße 86 13086 Berlin
Tea Festival ticket is not include, please make sure you need the entrance fee (15€)
Summer Tea Fest is a full day event with a variety of teas, activities, please check their page.
For cancelation?
until 10 July 100% back
11, 12 July 50% back
For children?
Please come with supervision under 6 years old
