Tea Leaf Dyeing Workshop
Dye Fabric and Paper with Reused Tea Leaves
Berlin Tea Festival 2025
Date: 9th Nov 2025 Sunday
Time: Workshop 15:30 - 17:00 90min (Tea Fest 11:00–19:00)
Location: silent green Kulturquartier
Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin
in Atelier1 upstairs
Workshop Price: 55€ incl materials
*Berlin Tea Festival Ticket is not included, you can get here
Thema
”Give New Life to Used Tea Leaves”
Learn how to turn used tea leaves into beautiful natural dyes.
Fabric is original tie-dyed and simmered in tea, while paper is treated with tea-based ink, letting you enjoy the soft, warm tones of the tea.
About Tea Dyeing
Tea dyeing is a centuries-old Japanese tradition for creating gentle, natural colors. You can dye fabric and paper with tea leaves even after you’ve drunk. The tannins in the leaves and little iron such as rusty nails can color soft gray-dark tones.
Workshop Experience & Take-Home Items
In this workshop, you will dye fabric and paper with tea, creating original tie-dye patterns. Take your dyed pieces home and enjoy them in everyday life, as tea-cloth, tea-accessory, or small art pieces while experiencing the beauty and history of tea-based natural dyeing.
Workshop Flow
Learn about Tea Dyeing & Dye Paper
Make tea-based ink on the spot and dye paper to experience the process.
Tie-Dye on Fabric
Add tie-dye patterns to the fabric.
＊The fabric has been pre-treated with iron for better color fixation.
Simmer Dyeing
Simmer the fabric in tea and enjoy watching the colors develop.
Check the Color
Take the fabric out of the pot and check the color.
If you want a deeper color, you can dip it in iron solution and dye it again with tea.
Rinse and Unfold Patterns
Wash the fabric and open the folds to see the final pattern.
*Dry the fabric at home to complete the process. Please bring a plastic bag or zip-lock bag to take your fabric home.
Choose your fabric
Due to limited dyeing capacity, please decide in advance whether the fabric you wish to dye is linen or cotton and make a reservation. Changes can be communicated.1, LINEN cha-fu 50×30cm
Linen fabric is thick and durable, making it suitable for daily tea ceremony cloths or for outdoor use. It has a natural, rustic look, with raw edges.
2, COTTON scarf 60×60cm
Cotton fabric is thin and delicate, making it easy to create any patterns. Its large size allows it to be used in many ways, such as tea accessory, scarves, wrapping tea utensils.Q＆A
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Workshop participation requires a BerlinTeaFestival2025 admission ticket. Enjoy a main day at this big once-a-year tea festival.
Don't forget to purchase in advance here
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Basically EN, document can be EN/DE.
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~ 7. Nov 100% back
8. & 9. Nov 50% back
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Colored water may splash, so please wear clothes that can get a little dirty or bring an apron.
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(Not require) bring a plastic bag or zip-lock bag to take your fabric home, as it will be wet.
Dry the fabric at home to complete the process.
*if you forget to bring, no worries, I will bring it
Booking
Payment methods will be provided after your reservation is confirmed.
Yurika Saito
Yurika Saito is a textile and visual artist from Japan, based in Berlin. She works with embroidery, painting and dyeing, exploring connections between nature, people, and everyday life.
Through her Living Dyeing project, she uses local waste from Berlin restaurant to create dyes and runs workshops where participants can learn and experience sustainable dyeing practices.