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Turn raw linen and cotton into three metres of plant-dyed fabric in a five-hour, hands-on workshop with Annastasia Phoebe. Perfect for makers and curious travelers who want a sustainable, tactile souvenir and practical skills to keep creating.
Turn raw linen and cotton into three metres of plant-dyed fabric in a five-hour, hands-on workshop with Annastasia Phoebe. Perfect for makers and curious travelers who want a sustainable, tactile souvenir and practical skills to keep creating.
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Operated by De Steek · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Atelier Nachtvlinder’s Eco-Print Workshop in Amsterdam is a five-hour, hands-on deep dive into plant-based textile printing led by Annastasia Phoebe. Held in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, the class walks you through the entire eco-printing process as you transform plain linen and cotton into three metres of personalized fabric ready for future projects. This is practical craftwork and intentional design in one session: participants eco-print 1.5 metres of linen and 1.5 metres of cotton, experiment with the intensity of natural pigments, and learn which plant materials respond best to different fibres. The studio practice balances technique with context. You'll rustle, arrange, and bundle leaves, bark, and flowers harvested or sourced for their tannins and mordant-free color reactions, then steam the bundles while the group sketches and reflects on design directions. Annastasia weaves storytelling and research into the process, sharing the ethics behind slow, eco-conscious making and practical tips for extending results at home. The intimate group size—maximum 13 people—keeps instruction hands-on and conversation rich. What makes this workshop stand out is the combination of craft skill and creative mentorship. Rather than a single outcome, you leave with usable textiles and a clear plan for how to integrate them into clothing, upholstery, or mixed-media art. The focus on natural pigments and mindful material choices ties the work explicitly to sustainability: fewer chemical dyes, more plant-based color, and an emphasis on durability and repair. Expect a sensory, somewhat scientific afternoon—steam, vegetal scent, near-silence while bundles rest, then the reveal of ghosted prints and saturated impressions. No prior dyeing experience is required; the class is suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, and Annastasia's teaching accommodates different skill levels. Practical notes: the session runs five hours, is taught in English and Dutch, and welcomes makers aged 16 and up. Bring curiosity, a notebook, and clothing you don't mind smelling faintly of plant matter. The workshop's philosophy traces to Atelier Nachtvlinder's mission to reconnect makers with ecological processes, and it sits within Amsterdam's longer history of craft and textiles that value innovation and sustainability. For travelers, this workshop pairs well with a day exploring nearby botanical and craft neighborhoods, and it offers a tactile, locally grounded souvenir: three metres of eco-printed fabric that carry both place and practice. Beyond the studio, Amsterdam's urban flora supplies seasonal pigments—willow bark, tea leaves, walnut husks, and iron-rich river sediments can all alter tones—so prints carry a sense of place. The workshop also emphasizes repair and slow cycles: mending, dyeing, and reworking scraps becomes part of the design brief. Whether you're a maker seeking technique or a traveler looking for meaningful souvenirs, Atelier Nachtvlinder turns a single afternoon into a practical lesson in sustainable, hands-on creativity.
easy.
5 hours.
No special fitness required; you'll be standing, bending, and using fine motor skills for several hours so basic mobility and stamina for a half-day workshop are helpful.
You leave with 1.5 metres of eco-printed linen and 1.5 metres of eco-printed cotton, plus notes and design sketches created during the session.
No—this workshop is designed for beginners and experienced makers; instruction is hands-on and paced for the group.
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
The live instruction is offered in English and Dutch.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 13 participants to keep instruction personal and interactive.
Bring a notebook, wear clothes you don't mind getting damp or faintly stained, and bring a bag to carry home wet fabric.
Atelier Nachtvlinder combines contemporary slow-fashion ideals with traditional plant-dyeing methods; the studio's mission emphasizes reconnecting makers with ecological processes.
Workshops prioritize plant-based pigments, low-waste practices, and mindful sourcing of botanical materials to reduce chemical runoff and textile waste.
De Steek is a Amsterdam‑based craft studio and teaching collective offering hands‑on sewing, upcycling and fibre craft workshops across De Pijp and Amsterdam West. The programme includes structured multi‑session courses such as beginner sewing series and lingerie workshops, short one‑day projects like upcycled baby sets and puff top classes, plus walk‑in and drop‑in lessons in a community Sewing Café. Experienced makers and named instructors teach many sessions — for example, designer Ulara leads lingerie workshops, Michelle teaches sewing classes in Amsterdam West, Studio Itske runs upcycled baby projects, and illustrator Monique Clara contributes a punch needle workshop to special events. Classes cover practical skills such as machine basics, pattern work, repairing and visible mending, and garment construction from bralettes and underwire bras to skirts, pants and children’s clothes. De Steek also hosts craft lessons for kids and teens, guided knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle and weaving sessions in the craft café, and offers table rentals for independent makers. Several offerings explicitly blend sustainability and reuse, with upcycling workshops to transform existing garments. Sessions and lessons are scheduled across neighbourhood studios and the craft café, with formats ranging from guided single‑project lessons to multi‑week courses for skill progression. De Steek is listed on The Adventure Collective and presents its full schedule and booking options through that platform and direct studio listings.
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