What will I take home?

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.

Do I need prior experience?

No—this workshop is designed for beginners and experienced makers; instruction is hands-on and paced for the group.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 16 years old.

What languages is the workshop taught in?

The live instruction is offered in English and Dutch.

How many people are in a class?

Groups are limited to a maximum of 13 participants to keep instruction personal and interactive.

What should I wear or bring?

Bring a notebook, wear clothes you don't mind getting damp or faintly stained, and bring a bag to carry home wet fabric.

Eco-Print Workshop in Amsterdam: Natural Dyeing with Atelier Nachtvlinder | Workshop | Guided Tour

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.