Petal Prints Natural Dyeing Workshop

Explore Natural Dyeing with Botanicals in this craft workshop in Brooklyn!



2 hours Location Clinton Hill Class size 4 to 30 guests   $85 ($85 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Celebrate the beauty of the season and its abundance through natural dyes in this botanical dyeing workshop in New York! In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the art of bundle dyeing, a technique for creating unique prints on fabric.
This method involves placing flowers, herbs, spices, extracts, and various natural materials on fabric, tightly rolling it into a bundle, and then steaming it to release the dyes, resulting in beautiful, organic patterns.
This beginner-friendly workshop offers a creative, enriching way to learn a new sustainable technique, providing comprehensive instruction and all necessary supplies – from dyestuff to fabrics.
Learning Outcomes
  • Gain an understanding of natural dye plants and mordants (preparing fabric to accept color)
  • Identify and use natural dyestuffs such as onion skins, turmeric, fresh and dried flowers, etc.
  • Understand the process of bundle dyeing on cotton/silk fabric, including fabric preparation, dyestuff placement, bundling, and steaming
  • Create unique dyed pieces under Samhita’s guidance
  • Develop the skills to independently design and produce various dyed creations!
Program
1. Intro to Bundle Dyeing and Technique
  • Overview of technique, materials, and fibers
  • Outline of the general workshop flow
2. Bundle Dyeing Process: The Fun Part!
  • Step-by-step guide to bundle dyeing
  • Guidance on fabric preparation, dyestuff placement, and bundling
3. Steaming and Dye Development
  • Explanation and demonstration of the steaming process
  • Unveiling and Sharing
4. Share our wonderful creations!
  • Questions and Closing: Resources and Care Instructions
  • Additional resources for further learning
  • Care instructions for maintaining and preserving the dyed items
This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning about a sustainable and circular process using natural materials. Experimentation is always encouraged!
You'll leave with beautiful naturally dyed pieces to cherish and the skills to add more beautiful botanical colors to your wardrobe! Connect and craft with nature in this natural dyeing class in NYC!
What you'll get
You will leave with your one-of-a-kind dyed piece, as well as the knowledge to replicate the process on your own and a greater understanding of the science behind the bundle dye technique.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly!
Suitable for

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Location

13 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This venue is a short walk from Brooklyn Navy Yard

Your teacher can also travel within 8 miles of Clinton Hill, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Petal Prints Natural Dyeing Workshop

  • 5/5 from Franny Civitano, attended Jun 2026: Samita was a wonderful instructor who taught us not only the process of how to dye naturally ourselves but also the ‘why’ behind what works (and doesn’t). She provided all the materials needed for a fun, educational experience. My mom and I had a great time and we would highly recommend anyone looking for a fun, creative and unique experience to book a private class or group workshop with her!
  • 5/5 from Aegina Barnes, attended Dec 2024: Samhita could not have been more lovely! She was knowledgeable, organized, incredibly well prepared, and extremely sweet and interesting! She communicated with me before the class and brought excellent follow-up materials. The dyeing itself was so much fun, and my mom and I are thrilled with how our fabrics turned out. I will be recommending Samhita's workshop to others!
Your teacher

Samhita Kamisetty
Samhita Kamisetty

5.0 (2)
female Women-owned

Hello! My name is Samhita, and I am a Brooklyn-based visual artist specialising in natural dye workshops rooted in seasonality, experimentation, and community.
Growing up in South India surrounded by flowers, I developed a strong connection to nature and color. Inspired by my parents’ love for gardening and sustainability, I began exploring natural dyes during the pandemic by foraging fallen blooms and leaves, and working with leftover kitchen ingredients. Through a lot (!) of experimentation, I became captivated by the beauty and impermanence of natural dyes and the process of creating color from materials around me. My workshops focus on the bundle dye technique, using seasonal flowers, herbs, spices, and dye extracts to craft unique textile pieces through steaming. Designed to be playful and hands-on, this workshop encourages participants to slow down, explore natural color, and trust the process.
Since 2023, I have collaborated with brands, home goods boutiques, and peer-led community spaces across New York to host workshops for various audiences.

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