From deconstructing vintage denim to printing with botanical dyes, learn sustainable textile practices grounded in self-reliance.
Upcycled Denim Tailoring
Botanical Dye Printing
Beeswax Batik & Dip Vats
Deconstruct worn jeans to build durable outerwear, studio aprons, and structured bags using heavy hand-stitching and reinforced seams.
Extract rich earth hues from harvested local plants, onion skins, and bark, applying direct steam printing and iron mordant baths.
Apply molten local beeswax with tjanting tools to draw resist patterns, followed by deep immersion baths in natural dye vats.
From Fiber to Finished Garment
Harvest & Mordant Preparation
Deconstruction & Patterning
Resist & Dye Immersion
Assembly & Tailor Finishes
Unpick rescued denim garments, mapping grain lines and patch layouts for zero-waste studio reconstruction.
Apply wax resist motifs and eco-print leaves directly onto fabric before dipping in deep natural dye vats.
Construct your finished garment or utility tote with hand-riveted hardware and reinforced tailor seams.
Gather native flora in the Barberton hills and prepare plant-based dye baths with natural earth mordants.
Craft Sustainability by Hand
Bench space is limited to eight artisans per session to ensure dedicated instruction and individual access to studio dye vats.