Expert Guidance

Learn from one of the leading experts in natural dyeing, Michel Garcia, who will provide you with fundamental knowledge and insights into the world of natural colors.

Sustainable Dyeing

Explore sustainable dyeing practices and techniques that promote eco-friendly and ethical color creation.

Chemistry Simplified

Understand the chemistry behind colorants and how to achieve exceptional results without requiring prior knowledge of natural colors or chemistry.

About the Course

🌿 Colorants. Beyond the Recipe with Michel Garcia 1st tutorial in the series From Plant to Dye Michel Garcia is one of the world’s foremost experts on natural dyeing. A tireless investigator of the plant world and a chemist by training, Michel brings together science, tradition, and artistry in a way few others can. In this introductory tutorial of the series From Plant to Dye, Michel lays the foundation for your understanding of natural colorants. He explains the main chemical groups of dyes found in plants, how they behave, and how to achieve vibrant, lasting results — going far beyond standard recipes and quick fixes. 🧪 This course is for you if you: Feel overwhelmed by conflicting or shallow online dyeing advice Want clear, science-based guidance from a master teacher Care deeply about sustainability and plant-based practice Are new to natural color — or want to revisit the essentials with fresh clarity No prior chemistry knowledge is required. Michel’s explanations are accessible, practical, and rooted in decades of research and experimentation. 🎥 What’s included: Over 4 hours of video instruction with English narration Subtitles in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Italian A printable handout in all six languages Lifetime access, completely self-paced

About Michel Garcia

🌿 About Michel Garcia Michel Garcia is a world-renowned botanist, chemist, natural dyer, and teacher whose work has transformed the global practice of plant-based color. Born in Morocco and rooted in a deep love for the natural world, Michel has spent decades researching traditional dye methods and reinventing them through the lens of modern science. He is the founder of the Botanical Garden of Dye Plants in Lauris, France, and a pioneer in the revival of natural dyeing techniques. Through his meticulous study of plants, their chemistry, and their cultural histories, Michel has developed accessible, sustainable, and innovative approaches that have influenced dyers, designers, and educators around the world. Known for his rare ability to unite art, science, and ecology, Michel teaches with clarity, warmth, and generosity. His tutorials are more than technical instruction — they are deep invitations into the living relationship between humans and plants, pigment and process. Michel Garcia’s methods are practiced in studios, classrooms, and textile labs worldwide. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, learning from Michel is a masterclass in seeing color — and nature — differently.

Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 27 Lessons

  1. 1

    How to Use this Tutorial. Handouts

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      How to Use this Tutorial

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      Meet Your Guide: Michel Garcia

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      Handouts for downloads

  2. 2

    Colorants: True Friends and False Friends

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      Colorants: True Friends and False Friends

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      Plants containing anthocyanins

  3. 3

    Flavonoids: the yellow legion

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      Plants containing flavonoids

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      Pagoda Tree Video

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      Lecture about Chemistry of Flavonoids

  4. 4

    Logwood: a versatile dye

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      Logwood: a Versatile Dye

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      Mud of Paris - the best test for dyer

  5. 5

    The world of quinone colorants

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      🟥 Quinone Dyes: The Champions

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      Madder Lecture and Demo

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      Big Cochineal Workshop

  6. 6

    Turmeric: a fragile dye

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      Turmeric: a fragile dye

  7. 7

    Demo Safflower: selective extraction

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      Demo Safflower: selective extraction

  8. 8

    Annato, Alcanet: Non-Soluble Dyes

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      Annato, Alcanet: Non-Soluble Dyes

  9. 9

    Indigo

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      Indigo: vat dye, what does it mean?

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      Lime: The Quiet Key to Indigo Vat Stability

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      Principles of Indigo Vat Maintenance

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      How to Make Pale Blue?

  10. 10

    Indigocarmine

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      Indigo carmine video

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      What's Interesting about indigo carmine?

  11. 11

    A Word about Lichens

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      🌿 Lichens: The Secret Alchemists of Natural Dyeing

  12. 12

    Glossary

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      Auxiliaries

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      PH and water Hardness

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      Lakes and pigments

  13. 13

    Quiz

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      Colorants - Quiz

Student Testimonials

Discover how this course is transforming the way enthusiasts approach natural dyeing.

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“Michel Garcia opens a completely new world. His explanations are not only about technique but about understanding — how plants work, how color is formed. I feel more confident, more curious, and much better informed after this course. I will never look at a recipe the same way again.”
Olena Syzova

Munich, Germany

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“This course gave me what I was missing — deep knowledge, presented clearly and beautifully. Michel’s way of teaching makes complicated things understandable and fascinating. I now feel grounded in my practice instead of guessing. A treasure for anyone serious about natural dyes.”
Sigrid B

Kusel, Germany

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