Overview
Discover the ancient art of natural dyeing and contemporary printmaking through this immersive 6-day exploration of sustainable textile creation. This hands-on course bridges traditional plant-based dyeing techniques with professional printmaking methods, offering a comprehensive journey into eco-conscious textile design and artisanal experimentation.
Working with industry professionals specializing in natural dyes and printing, students will explore the expressive potential of organic pigments while developing unique textile projects. The program’s innovative dual-location structure provides both academic foundation and real-world professional experience, with three days dedicated to natural dyeing in Polimoda’s specialized laboratories and three days of printmaking in an external professional studio.
This intensive workshop emphasizes sustainability and creative exploration, empowering students to develop their own distinctive approach to natural textile creation while mastering both traditional and contemporary techniques that are increasingly relevant in today’s eco-conscious fashion industry.
Highlights
- Dual-Environment Learning: Experience both academic laboratory work at Polimoda and professional studio practice in a specialized printmaking space
- Sustainable Focus: Master eco-friendly dyeing techniques using plant-based and organic materials, aligned with contemporary sustainability demands
- Complete Process Mastery: Learn the full spectrum from dye extraction and color development to professional printing applications
- Industry Expert Guidance: Work directly with natural dyeing specialists and professional printmakers with extensive field experience
- Hands-on Experimentation: Engage in collaborative workshops and personalized creative exploration throughout the program
- Project-Based Learning: Develop individual textile projects that demonstrate your unique creative vision and technical skills
Who it's for
This course is designed for creative individuals interested in sustainable and experimental approaches to textile design, including fashion students, designers, and artists, seeking to integrate eco-conscious practices into their work.
Skills
- Professional natural dyeing techniques using plant-based pigments and organic materials
- Color extraction processes and sustainable dye preparation methods
- Manual printing methodologies and contemporary printmaking applications
- Custom sample creation and textile development processes
- Understanding of eco-friendly material sourcing and processing
- Knowledge of sustainable production methods in textile creation
- Research skills in plant-based pigments and organic dyeing materials
- Environmental impact awareness in textile design decisions
- Experimental approaches to color and pattern development
- Individual project conceptualization and execution
- Problem-solving skills in textile experimentation
- Ability to translate creative concepts into tangible textile outcomes
Outcomes
Upon completion of this intensive program, students will possess knowledge of natural dyeing and printmaking techniques, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to the growing sustainable fashion and textile design sectors. Students will have developed a portfolio of original textile samples that demonstrate their mastery of both traditional craft techniques and contemporary sustainable practices.
The dual-location learning experience provides invaluable exposure to both academic research environments and professional production settings.
Certificates
Students will receive Polimoda’s Official Certificate of Attendance, validating their specialized training in natural dyeing and printmaking techniques and strengthening their credentials for entry into sustainable fashion and textile design sectors.
The course culminates with a collection of original textile samples that serve as both portfolio pieces and testament to the creative and technical skills developed during this intensive workshop experience.
Requirements
Application requirements are:
- English language proficiency