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Flavour, Stories and Colour
An exploration of dye, textiles and food
Facilitated by: Malú Colorín
So what's it going to be about?
During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to turn food scraps into colourful textile creations, while also learning about the stories, the colours and the culinary properties of the ingredients. We will finish off with a feast, created from the same ingredients used for dyeing.
Dyeing is the process of coloring materials, such as textiles, fibers, or hair, using dyes. Dyes are substances that are applied to materials to impart color by chemically bonding with the fibers or by being absorbed into them.
After the workshop, you will leave with your very own naturally-dyed scarf!
tHE AIM OF THE WORKSHOP:
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To get a basic understanding of two natural dyeing techniques for textiles
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To get a deeper appreciation for the culinary plants that surround us and an understanding of their different uses and associated stories
Timetable:
When?: May 9​
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30PM
Cost: 80 euros (materials are included)
Session In Person
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Location: 14 Exchequer St 2th floor, Dublin 2
Payment:
The method of payment is via bank transfer, in cash by making the payment directly in our space: Mestiza. Please send us an email to: fonditamestiza@gmail.com for more information or to request bank details.
Methodology:
Participants will get to experience plants in a culinary and colourful way. It’ll be a practical session in which participants will learn the basics of natural dyeing while making their own colorful scarf. The workshop will be sprinkled with stories and useful facts about the plants we will be using for dyeing and eating. The workshop includes all materials and a feast at the end.
Facilitated by:
Malú Colorín​
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Malú Colorín is a Mexican natural dyer, designer, educator, entrepreneur and community organiser living in West Wicklow, Ireland. Her work draws inspiration from the traditional garments of her native Mexico, while embracing the rich heritage of Irish textiles. By working slowly and mindfully, she aims to build an intimate connection with each of her dye sources, as well as the land where they grow. She is the founder of Talú, a natural dye house and educational hub helping slow fashion lovers keep their clothes in play for longer & reconnect to the Land. She’s also the co-founder of Fibreshed Ireland, a community-supported social enterprise building networks to craft a regenerative Irish textile system based on local fibre, local dyes & local labour.
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