Day pass – Natural dyeing studio
A full day of natural dyes, peace, and your favorite pieces. Dye for yourself, your loved ones, or your wardrobe—with time, space, and instructions.
Prices include VAT.
A whole day for color, rest & crafts.
You'll receive an introduction, then you can begin working on your project independently. Bring your own pieces or purchase a blank on-site.
✔ Included:
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Use of the natural dyeing studio (dyes, pots, sinks, tools)
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Introduction to natural dyeing (20–30 min)
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1 small test piece (napkin/cloth)
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drinking water
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Indigo & tannin-rich colors without staining costs
💡 Pickling:
Indigo doesn't need a mordant—you can always dye it spontaneously.
Tannin-rich vegetable dyes also work without stain, but for extra strong and wash-resistant colors we recommend using a stain.
For all other natural colors, a stain is optimal.
Tip: Drop off your items freshly washed and at least 48 hours in advance.
Pickling service: €5 per item, payable on site.
✘ Not included:
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Blanks on site: Socks 5 €, bag 10 €, T-shirt 12 € (unisex, women), long-sleeved shirt 20 € (Unisex, oversized, 240gsm)
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Snacks/Food
⏰ Duration: Full day (6 hours)
💸 Price: 60 € per person
- Process & Details
- What you bring with you
- Rebooking & cancellation?
• Duration: 6 hours (select time slot)
• Location: Cosmaki Atelier, Machwerkhaus, Dillenburger Str. 77c, Cologne
• Introduction, basic material & 1 napkin included
• You can buy pre-mordanted fabrics locally
• Own textiles made of cotton, linen, wool, silk or hemp
• No large items such as bed linen or curtains without consultation
• Comfortable clothes that can get dirty – we have aprons on site for you
Free of charge up to 48 hours in advance, after that a 50% cancellation fee applies.
FAQ
What is pickling?
The stain helps your colors stay vibrant – even after many washes.
Indigo doesn't require a mordant. Tannin-rich vegetable dyes work without it, but with a mordant, the color becomes even richer.
The stain is ideal for all other plant dyes.
Please return your items freshly washed and at least 48 hours in advance.
Cost: €5 per part (except 1:1 & Kids — included).
Arrival & parking?
Cosmaki Atelier in the Machwerkhaus, Dillenburger Str. 77c, 51105 Cologne Kalk
There is a parking lot available and you can also reach us easily by bus and train (Kalk Kapelle).
Rebooking & cancellation?
Free of charge up to 48 hours in advance, after that a 50% cancellation fee applies.
Why we share our studio
Our studio is more than just a room for dyeing.
For many, it's a day off from everyday life. Time for themselves, for slow processes, for colors that smell of nature.
Some bring a few T-shirts, others dye a piece for someone they love.
What everyone takes away: Something that lasts — and a feeling of what it’s like to transform something with your own hands.