• A woman in a rustic kitchen scene with large white text reading 'BOTANICAL ECO-PRINTING FORAGING COLOURS' overlaid across the center. She is standing beside a pot and holding foraged items, with a soft pink background.
  • A top-down view of a handmade flower pressing station on a rustic wooden table. Hands are visible arranging pressed green leaves and small yellow flowers onto white paper sheets, surrounded by tools like wooden bowls, metal cups, and dried botanicals.
  • A close-up of pressed botanical leaves on textured white fabric, including dark green leaves and a yellowed leaf with speckled details.
  • A woman with glasses and brown hair smiles while holding up two fabric cloths, one light pink and one yellow, clipped together like a clothesline, with a green garden background.
  • A close-up of a white fabric with yellow tie-dye or batik patterns, decorated with pressed botanical elements including dark green leaves and small orange-brown flowers.
  • A close-up of a metal pot containing dark reddish-brown liquid with several light brown wooden sticks or strips partially submerged.
  • A styled flat-lay of pressed and dried leaves arranged on cream fabric sheets over a wooden table, with small bowls of botanical ingredients, a metal bowl of water, and a glass jar nearby.
  • A styled flat-lay of a beige linen tote bag on a wooden table, surrounded by natural elements including yellow wildflowers, green leaves, and small bowls containing dark green stones.
  • A person's hands holding botanical print postcards on a rustic wooden table. The print features yellow flowers and gray stone-like textures with the text 'cedro eco artistry' and 'botanical eco-printing'.
  • A group of people seated around a rustic wooden table, engaged in a botanical art or craft workshop. Papers with pressed flowers, small woven baskets, and floral arrangements are spread across the table.
  • A person viewed from behind standing on a wooden boardwalk at the beach, wearing a light blue denim shirt and dark pants, with a patterned eco printed tote bag slung over the shoulder.
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FORAGING COLOURS

ECO BOTANICAL PRINTING WORKSHOP IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

€50,00 EUR
€50,00 EUR
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THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS ON REQUEST. Please complete the form below to receive a personalised quote.

Turn plants into colour and craft your everyday Tote Bag to take home!

In this 1.5-hour Botanical Printing Workshop, we'll focus on the creative process of eco-printing on fabric. You'll experiment with plant-based colour, create a first sample to build confidence and then design and print your own unique Tote Bag using fresh and dried flowers.

Perfect for individuals, groups and companies looking for meaningful and creative activities, this Experience offers a relaxing and inspiring environment suitable for all skill levels.

By the end of this workshop, you'll leave with a a unique Tote Bag, handcrafted by you and ready for everyday use.

This experience can be tailored for participants to design either a Tote Bag or two A5 Botanical Postcards.

Perfect for

  • Corporate events & team-building activities
  • Creative brand activations
  • Sustainable lifestyle experiences
  • Corporate wellness experiences
  • Hen parties & private celebrations

In this workshop, you’ll 

  • Learn the basics of eco-printing and natural dyeing
  • Explore botanical textures, colours and composition
  • Discover sustainable and circular design practices
  • Create a functional handmade textile piece to take home

What's included

  • All materials and tools provided
  • One cotton Tote Bag or two A5 Postcards to eco print
  • Seasonal plants and natural dye materials
  • Guided instruction throughout the session

Course Level

Beginner.

Anyone, with or without experience in natural dyes or textile art, can attend this workshop.

About Foraging Colours

Helena is an environmental engineer, educator and founder of Foraging Colours, a project dedicated to eco-printing and botanical dyeing using natural pigments and plant-based techniques. With experience leading activities in schools, museums, and environmental organizations, she combines scientific knowledge with creative, hands-on learning.

Her workshops invite participants to explore sustainable artistic practices through plants, natural colours, and traditional craft methods, creating thoughtful and immersive experiences connected to nature.

Format

In-person | Available in Lisbon, Porto, and other locations in Portugal.

Languages

Portuguese | English

Duration

1.5-hour workshop

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