Taller de Tintes Vegetales

A practical workshop in Madrid to learn how to dye wool with pigments extracted from plants and seeds, led by Isabel Moreno at Planthae Gabinete Botánico.

The session focuses on natural wool dyeing: using plants such as red cabbage and indigo, participants prepare their own dye baths and observe how the shades change according to the pH of the solution. It is a practical proposal, designed for anyone who wants to understand the process from extracting the pigment to the result on the fibre.

The workshop is led by Isabel Moreno, who guides the process step by step. The necessary materials are included in the activity, so participants only need to arrive eager to work with their hands. At the end, each participant takes home a sample card with the different shades obtained during the session, useful as a reference for future weaving projects.

The activity takes place at the Planthae Gabinete Botánico in Madrid and is suitable for those curious about botany and textile crafts who want a first introduction to plant-based dyeing.