Textile art retreat France | Shibori & Katazome

Textile-dyeing Vacation

Workshop-Vacation in one of the most beatiful places in the south of France

Slow fashion is more than a trend — it is a mindful way of creating, rooted in natural materials, traditional craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the environment. During this textile art retreat in France, you will discover the colours of nature through indigo dyeing, botanical dye techniques, Shibori, Katazome, Block Printing, and Ecoprint.

Whether you are curious about natural dyeing, looking for a creative textile holiday in France, or simply seeking a relaxing space to unwind, this retreat offers inspiration, guidance, and the freedom to explore your own creative path.

Set in a picturesque Bastide and the beautiful region of Lot‑et‑Garonne, the atmosphere is relaxed and immersive, or a true textile retreat where the focus lies on the process, not perfection. Creating together, discovering together, and being amazed by what nature offers is at the heart of this experience.

Textile Workshops in France – Choose Your Creative Path

Indigo with Katazome and shibori textile techniques France

In this fibre art workshop, you will discover the magic of indigo and learn two traditional Japanese resist‑dyeing techniques:

Shibori Workshop France

Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique in which fabric is folded, bound, stitched, or clamped before dyeing, producing patterns—organic or geometric—as the indigo develops.

Katazome Workshop France

Katazome is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique in which a rice-paste resist is applied through hand-cut stencils.
The paste is spread over the fabric to protect selected areas during dyeing, allowing these sections to remain light while the exposed areas absorb the dye, traditionally indigo.

Fabrics:

Cotton

From Botanical Dye and Ecoprint to Lake Pigments and botanical inks. Workshop France –

In this Ecoprint and dye workshop, you will create botanical prints using leaves, flowers, by using natural pigments.

Ecoprint Technique

Leaves and plants are placed directly onto the fabric and steamed or boiled, allowing their shapes and pigments to transfer naturally.

Natural Dyeing & Lake Pigments

After ecoprinting, we dye the fabrics using natural plant‑based pigments. From the leftover dye bath, we create lake pigments — colourants bound to minerals to form solid pigments. These pigments are then transformed into handmade watercolours.
A unique experience for anyone seeking a textile art retreat in France with a focus on Slow craftmanship, sustainability and natural colour.

Fabrics:

We provide a thoughtfully assembled fabric package for you to work with during the workshops.

The workshops

No experience is needed—these workshops are open to everyone, and you are encouraged to follow your own rhythm.

Mornings are dedicated to guided sessions. In the afternoons, you have time to unwind and explore: wander through the historic surroundings, take walks in the beautiful nearby countryside, or discover charming towns and villages with local markets.

And of course, France wouldn’t be France without good food and a pleasant place to stay. Through this website, you can find a lovely B&B or hotel in the village or its surroundings. Click here to discover the options. Some B&Bs offer a small kitchen corner, while the village and nearby area also feature many wonderful restaurants to enjoy.

How does it work?
1. First, book a "seven days workshop option" for the workshop that you're interested in.
2. For the selected week, you can arrange your travel (flight) Click how to get there
and B&B booking. Click here to look
3. Once everything is arranged, don't forget to pay the deposit of your "seven days workshop option" to confirm your participation.