Malú Colorín - Natural Dyeing Workshop

Malú Colorín is a Mexican natural dyer and designer living in West Wicklow. She's the founder of Talú, a natural dye house and educational hub helping slow fashion lovers reconnect to colour and the Land through workshops, events & dye services. She's also the co-founder of Fibreshed Ireland, a community-supported social enterprise building networks to craft a regenerative Irish textile system based on local fibre, local dyes & local labour.

Her work draws inspiration from the traditional garments of her native Mexico, while embracing the rich heritage of Irish textiles. By working slowly and mindfully, she aims to build an intimate connection with each of her dye sources, as well as the Land where they grow. Thanks to her background in graphic design, she's an avid systems thinker, constantly dreaming up ways to dismantle the interconnected systems of oppression behind climate change and social injustice.

Join natural dyer Malú Colorín in a fun and colourful workshop where we'll discover bundle dyeing, a beautiful technique that allows you to create unique patterns and textures on fabric, using the power of plants! We will delve into the main principles to consider when choosing dyestuffs and learn tried and tested methods for actually getting the colour to *stay*. At the end of this workshop, you'll leave with your very own custom-dyed piece!