Natural Dye Silk Scarf Workshop

Discover natural dyeing with plants in a hands-on workshop in Threadspun Encinitas, California



3 hours Location Encinitas Class size 5 to 20 guests   $95

Turn kitchen scraps and flowers into wearable magic in this uplifting natural dyeing class. Led by artist and fiber guru France of Lu France Interiors, you’ll learn how to natural dye and bundle dye using food waste, florals, and other plant-based ingredients. Think avocado skins, onion peels, and marigolds--yep, they’re all part of the palette.
You’ll walk away with a DIY natural dye silk habotai bandana scarf (21" x 21") that you made yourself, bursting with color and story. Along the way, you’ll explore the art of making natural dyes, get your hands messy in the best way, and pick up tips on how to bundle dye at home.
No stress, just fresh air, creativity, and good vibes at this outdoor craft class hosted at the
Thread Spun boutique in Encinitas. If you're searching for fun things to do in Encinitas or how to make a scarf with soul, this one’s for you.
The workshop will be outdoors at Thread Spun (Encinitas).
1114 N Coast Hwy 101 Suite 4, Encinitas, CA 92024
October 17 (Saturday)
11am - 1:30pm
What you'll get
  • Naturally dyed 21" x 21" silk habotai bandana scarf
  • Hands-on practice with bundle dyeing using plants and kitchen waste
  • Creative time outdoors at Encinitas, CA
  • Light refreshments, snacks, and a 30% off Lu France Interiors discount
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • An open mind!
  • Your creativity!
Suitable for
Location

Thread Spun - 1114 N Coast Hwy 101 Suite 4, Encinitas, CA 92024

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  • 5/5 from Jessica Wang, attended Feb 2026: France was so great! Really helpful, informative and supportive every step of the way. I loved the process and finished product so much, I went out and bought materials right after! Excited to have a new skillset in my toolbox!
Your teacher

France Malvar
France Malvar
(Lu France Interiors)

5.0 (2)
Instagram followers 6k followers
female Women-owned

Born and raised in the Philippines before moving to San Diego, California after University, France Malvar is a former early childhood educator of 14 years. She built her education career teaching children from toddlers to kindergarten and developing curriculum for preschools in both the Philippines and United States. Throughout her teaching years, France also styled weddings, dove into floral design, took classes on natural dyeing, and started a business. Different threads but all driven by her creative and thoughtful forms of expressing ideas.
In 2020, with the COVID-19 Pandemic shutting down preschools, it challenged France to rethink her goals. She committed to finally pursuing her love and passion for design- enrolling in interior design courses at the New York Institue of Art and Design and diving deeper into her natural dyeing practice through apprenticeships and other sustainable art forms. Her online home decor and naturally dyed textiles business- Lu France Interiors launched later that year. Her brand is an ever-evolving culmination of all her creative experiences and France's way of honoring her culture, the two countries she called and calls home, and the people who shaped her.
Based in San Diego, California, France shares her love and knowledge of natural dyeing through her collections and through workshops in and out of California. Join her at her workshops or book her for a private class and learn how to dye your own silk scarves, pillowcases, ribbons, and more using plants and kitchen waste.

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