Expert Guidance

Benefit from the fundamental knowledge of natural dyeing of silk shared by Michel Garcia.

Comprehensive Learning

Explore the history of silk and delve into the art of dyeing and printing on silk.

Colorful Palette Creation

Learn to create a vibrant palette on silk, from plain dyes to block and screen printing.

About the Course

🌿 Discover the Art of Silk Dyeing with Michel Garcia Tutorial 3: The Big Silk Workshop Are you feeling lost in the endless sea of natural dyeing advice online? Step into clarity and confidence with world-renowned natural dyeing master Michel Garcia. In this in-depth workshop, you’ll explore the extraordinary chemistry and poetry of silk dyeing — without needing a background in science or prior experience. This course is designed for curious beginners, passionate artisans, and eco-conscious creators who want to learn sustainable techniques from one of the field’s most respected voices. 🎥 What You’ll Get: 5.5 hours of beautifully filmed original video content Clear, engaging English narration Subtitles in 6 languages for global accessibility Downloadable handouts with recipes, methods, and step-by-step instructions Real-time demonstrations of natural dyeing with silk — from botanical colorants to precise mordanting and pH control Let Michel guide you beyond the basics into a world where silk becomes a storyteller and every plant a vibrant partner in the creative process.

About Michel Garcia

Meet Michel Garcia, a tireless investigator of the plant kingdom and a leading authority in natural dyeing. With a chemist's insight, Michel will take you on a journey through the history of silk, dyeing, and printing techniques, particularly in France. His expertise and passion for sustainable dyeing make him the perfect guide for your learning journey.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 39 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome!

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      Welcome to Michel Garcia’s Tutorial III: “Big Silk Workshop”!

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      Handouts for download

  2. 2

    Preparation of Silk Fabric and Yarn

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      Introduction

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      Chemistry of Silk

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      Mordanting Silk Demo

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      Dyeing Silk, Dyeing Wool...

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      Recipes

  3. 3

    Indigo Vat for Silk

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      Indigo Vat for Silk Introduction

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      Preparation of Indigo Vat with Fructose

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      Sweetening the Vat with Pectin

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      Large-Scale Vat

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      Indigo and Cutch

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      Recipes

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    Blue prints on Silk

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      Preparation of Resist Paste

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      Painting and Screen Printing with Indigo

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      Indigo Carmine – A Liquid Legend Reimagined for Silk

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      Recipes

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      🧵 Traditional Indigo Resists: A Cross-Cultural Overview

  5. 5

    Yellows and Oranges

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      Annato seeds

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      Safflower I – The Secret Pink Hidden in Yellow

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      Safflower II – From Pale Pink to Royal Red

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      Pagoda Tree Buds

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      Recipes

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    Beautiful Reds

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      🟥 Madder Dyeing on Silk (Rubia cordifolia and Rubia tinctorum)

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      Cochineal – Recipes and Processes

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      Traditional Mordant Dyes

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      Experimenting with Tannins

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      One-Bath Technique

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      Recipes

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    Printing on Silk

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      🖌️ Pastes with Tannins and Metals – Recipes and Processes

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      Creating a Color Palette with Natural Printing Pastes

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      Screen Printing with Natural Dye Pastes

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      Iron Mordant for Silk

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      Fixation by Steaming

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      Making stamps for Block Printing

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      Results

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      Recipes

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      GLOBAL SUPPLIERS OF NATURAL DYES & DYE-PLANTS

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      🧯 Safety Guidelines – Working with Respect and Awareness

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