NW Sewn Field Trip to Botanical Colors: Indigo Dye Workshop

Back by popular demand, Northwest Sewn is returning for another visit to Botanical Colors! Explore the colors that nature has to offer through this hands-on indigo dye workshop.

• When: February 6, 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
• Where: Botanical Colors, Seattle, WA
• Who can join: Open to all
• Cost: Free for Northwest Sewn members | $35 for nonmembers (Become a member HERE)

Spots are limited, so be sure to claim your ticket fast!

Parking: There are 2–3 spaces available in our lot, plus one accessible parking spot. Please avoid parking in the spaces for Harried and Hungry. Street parking is available on 5th Ave S, River St, and 5th Place S. Street parking is available in the surrounding area; please carpool as able. If you need a ride, please reach out to sydney@goodbusinessnetwork.org 

What to Bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring one item to dye. Garments should be made from natural or naturally derived fibers—cotton, linen, silk, wool, rayon, or lyocell—as synthetics don’t take dye well. Please avoid bulky items like heavy jackets, overalls, blankets, or wedding dresses.

Rubber bands, boards, string, and blocks will be provided for resist-dyeing techniques. Instructions will be available for participants to guide their design making.

What to Wear: Wear clothing and shoes you don’t mind getting indigo on—splashes and splatters are part of the process!

About Botanical Colors

Botanical Colors offers natural dyes and education to textile artisans, the home crafter and budding dye enthusiasts around the world. We support regional farmers, organic farming, regenerative soil practices and are forever pushing the boundaries of creating natural color in our Seattle-based studio. We supply ancient dyes for modern times.

Seattle-based Botanical Colors was founded in 2010 by Kathy Hattori. Botanical Colors supplies natural dyes to artisans, dye houses and industrial clients seeking the beauty and environmental and social benefits natural color palettes offer. In addition, we offer classes and educational materials to teach natural dyeing to a broad audience.

They also offer consulting packages for production dyeing. If you are a brand looking to vertically integrate your dye capacities please reach out to dyehouse@botanicalcolors.com. Along with our wide assortment of organic, GOTS-certified and food waste dyes sourced from all over the world, we also continue to support a network of regenerative farmers here in the United States.

Select items in the Botanical Colors popup shop will be offered at a 10% purchase discount for event attendees.

This event is part of PNW Fashion Week (Feb. 5 - 7.) PNW Fashion Week is an all-ages, inclusive fashion activation spotlighting local creatives. Rooted in sustainability and community, it blends runway, resources, and culture-celebrating fashion that's grassroots, intentional, and people-first. Check out the main stage runways on Feb. 7 featuring Clem Creations (7:30pm) and Thirty+ Clothing (8:30pm) and follow @pnw.fw on Instagram for updates.