Bundle dyeing means rolling fresh flowers, leaves and roots tightly into fabric so their colors bleed out in prints you can't fully predict. Lista Studios walks you through the basics of sustainable natural dyeing, from turning plants into pigment to wrapping and unwrapping your own bundle. If you want a screen-free afternoon that ends with something you made, this is the weekend's pick.
What to expect
You'll join a small workshop in Lista Studios' space in Building 4 at Industry City, where the instructors explain how plants become dyes. Then you arrange botanicals on fabric, bundle it tightly and set the colors, and at the end you unwrap your patterned piece and take it home.
Good to know
- The D, N and R trains to 36th Street in Sunset Park are a short walk from Industry City
- Book through Lista Studios — it's a ticketed workshop, not a drop-in
- All materials are provided, but you can bring your own flowers or leaves to try
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting dye on
- The studio is at 34 35th Street, Building 4, so head there instead of the main courtyard
- Good for crafters, couples and first-timers — no dyeing experience needed
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Common questions
Do I need to bring anything to the bundle dyeing workshop?
No, all materials are provided. You're welcome to bring your own natural materials like flowers or leaves to experiment with, and wear clothes that can get messy.
Do I get to keep what I make?
Yes. You leave with the fabric you dyed during the session.
How do I get tickets?
Registration is handled by Lista Studios, the workshop host. Industry City's event page links to their site for booking.
