Dye Day Vol. 1: Kimono Silk Bundle Dyeing with Petals 10:00-15:00
A slow, full day spent inside one beautiful process: bundle dyeing upcycled kimono silk with fresh blooms and dried petals.
We'll start by preparing and bundling your silk, choosing from a wide variety of petals to create your own one-of-a-kind piece. While your bundle steams, we'll pause for a little stitching, building a mini fabric collage from a curated collection of naturally dyed scraps. Then it's off for a delicious local lunch together before returning to unbundle and reveal your finished piece.
We'll close the day with a peek into my dye diary and dye storage, plus plenty of time for your questions.
Numbers are kept intentionally small, so everyone gets proper one-on-one attention.
By the end of the day, you'll take home a piece of naturally dyed kimono silk, ready to become a scarf, a wall hanging, or your next sewing project.
This one is rooted in mottainai for me: taking what's already here and finding the beauty waiting inside it.
I can't wait to share this with you. See you in the dye kitchen.
Victoria x
What you’ll learn:
- How to prepare fibres so they take dye well
- The bundle dyeing technique: selecting, arranging and wrapping petals for colour
- Simple hand stitching, used to build a small fabric collage from dyed scraps
- A mottainai approach to working with upcycled silk and foraged petals
- How to safely unbundle and finish your piece
What you’ll make:
By the end of the session, you’ll complete your own bundle dyed fabric piece.
Who it’s for:
Perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to broaden their textile practice. No prior experience needed.
What to bring:
- Everything is provided for the workshop.
- The studio is a shoes-off tatami space- please wear socks
Workshop details:
📍 Location: Studio Biku, Shimokitazawa
🗓️ Date: Saturday 22nd August 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00-15:00
👥 Capacity: 5 participants
What’s included:
- Kimono silk fabric and a wide selection of fresh and dried petals
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Tea, coffee and a sweet treat
- Step-by-step instruction
- Your finished handmade fabric to take home
Please note: Due to the small class size and hands-on nature of this workshop, tickets are limited.
More Info:
The studio is located on the second floor of a walk-up building. Access the studio here.
Terms and conditions for cancellation are here.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the class so that we can start on time.
Bike parking is available at the building opposite (please book).
Times Coin Parking is 30 seconds away.
There is a Little Free Library and a Art & Seed Swap at the studio, so feel free to bring a book to share or a small handmade item or packet of seeds!