Not Ideas,
Real Impact.
Everyone is welcome, bring your curiosity
We are bringing together practising professionals — not professors, not researchers — but people who build, fail, revive, innovate, and create regenerative systems every single day.
What to Expect
🌱 FEBRUARY MASTER CLASS WEEK
A 7-day immersive residency bringing together five practising professionals who are shaping tomorrow’s craft and sustainability ecosystems.
This week is the first preview of a larger curriculum we are building to support emerging sustainable entrepreneurs — even those from non-textile backgrounds.
❋ Intentional StructureWe blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Explore Our Early Bird Discounts
Offer #1
5%
If paid before 20th of January 2026
Please register to get started
Popular
Offer # 2
5%
If you book more than one workshop
Offer #3
Custom
Group Discounts
For general queries: WA on 9328950609
Day One : 9th FebGreyVibes- Eco-printing Skills MasterClass by Shraddha Barde from Pune
You will learn:
# ABOUT Eco/Botanical Printing _brief History …what…how…when?
# BEFORE You Begin : KNOW first steps towards printing -dos... N ... don’ts
# LEARN to create 'Grey background'- know about Tannins & Iron?
# Blanket Brilliance – all about Iron blankets that transform results
# HOW to get ‘Black Outline’ around leaves?
# Which Leaves Work? - Not all leaves play nice. Learn how to ‘test leaves’ using this method.
# HOW to test ‘tannin’ in Leaves?
# Tools Talk: Barriers & Dowels. They’re not just tools — they’re print makers.
# Layout Techniques -How to place leaves? It changes everything!
# BUNDLING techniques - the secrets in the process !
# HEATING techniques & process - It’s not just heating water. Time + Technique = Clarity, Contrast & Color that stuns
# READ your prints - Your fabric tells a story. Learn how to decode it.
# In-Between Talks: Pro Tips & Brand Hacks
# Sourcing connects – of fabrics, mordants & natural dyes
Check-In11:00 am.
Have a good breakfast before you arrive :)
Ends at
3:30pm
Lunch Break1:30pm
Fee: INR 6500
No. of seats:
WA for queries:8
What should you bring:Nothing
Takeaway:1 Silk Stole & 1 cotton Hankie
Who should join:#Craft Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers, anyone curious to explore the world of Nature
# Aspiring or established Eco-entrepreneurs- fashion/textile
# Artists wanting to explore natural colour alchemy
# Textile & surface designers
+91 7887632885
Day Two: 10th FebMokume Shibori by Monoleena Bannerjee from Kolkata & Indigo vat making by ColorAshram
You will learn from
Monoleena Banerjee is an accomplished, textile Artist, Designer, consultant &Educator. she has worked with a vast array of surface decorations-from traditional heritage methods to contemporary design explorations.She has worked intensively with a multitude of Craftspeople,Textile & Design institutes, Museums,Textile Resource Centers, textile experts in India & abroad.Paper presentations, conducting workshops, lecturing as guest lecturer has been a vital part of her profession for more than two decades. Practice of resist dyeing, and advanced Shibori is her favorite process.Monoleena has worked with different chemical dyes but natural dyes are her passion especially Indigo. In 2000, she joined Jenny Balfour Paul, in search for NEELKUTHI as mentioned in Jenny's Book DEEPER THAN INDIGO.
ColorAshram’s Indigo Vat making technique: It is true that one needs a lifetime to learn all about indigo and still there would be mysteries. We have made a humble attempt to make indigo vat making simple and easy for you with a process we developed a few years back after a lot of research and experiments.
Check-In10:00 am.
Have a good breakfast before you arrive :)
Ends at
4:00pm
Lunch Break1:30pm
Fee: INR 5000
UPI link to pay:colorashramfoundation-1@okaxis
No. of seats:
WA for queries:10
What should you bring:Get your on fabric or tee or stole
Takeaway:Knowledge of innovative indigo vat making & Shibori skill
Who should join:#Craft Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers, anyone curious to explore the world of Nature
# Aspiring or established Eco-entrepreneurs- fashion/textile
# Artists wanting to explore natural colour alchemy
# Textile & surface designers
+91 98303 37798
Day Three: 11th FebMarigold Dye Extraction & Resist Techniques by Monoleena Bannerjee from Kolkata
What will you learn?
This masterclass explores the vibrant potential of marigold as a natural dye, focusing on extraction methods and resist tie-and-dye techniques rooted in heritage practices. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to creating patterned surfaces while understanding how traditional resist methods translate into contemporary textile applications and sustainable production systems.
About the Facilitator
Monoleena Banerjee is an accomplished Textile Artist, Designer, Consultant, and Educator with over three decades of experience.
Marigold is one of the most generous plants in the natural dye world. Its petals yield a warm spectrum of yellows, golds, and soft oranges, colours that feel like stored sunlight.
Traditionally used across India for rituals and celebrations, marigold carries cultural memory as much as colour. As a dye, it is valued for being locally abundant, biodegradable, and low-impact, making it ideal for sustainable textile practices.
When combined with resist and tie-dye techniques, marigold transforms fabric into layered surfaces — where pattern, pigment, and process become visible. Each piece reflects the hand of the maker, the rhythm of tying, and the time taken for colour to emerge.
In a world facing ecological imbalance, marigold reminds us that colour can be seasonal, circular, and kind to the earth.
Check-In10:00 am.
Have a good breakfast before you arrive :)
Ends at
4:00pm
Lunch Break1:30pm
Fee: INR 5000
UPI link to pay:colorashramfoundation-1@okaxis
No. of seats:
WA for queries:10
What should you bring:Get your on fabric or tee or stole
Takeaway:Art of shade development with a single floral dye
Who should join:#Craft Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers, anyone curious to explore the world of Nature
# Aspiring or established Eco-entrepreneurs- fashion/textile
# Artists wanting to explore natural colour alchemy
# Textile & surface designers
+91 98303 37798
Day Three & Four: 12-13th FebImage making using the Body with Natural Dyes by Tasneem Lohani from Bangalore
What will you learn?
Day 1: Painting Through the Body
We will begin with gentle body-movement exercises to help you loosen up and connect physically with the act of drawing and painting. These exercises are designed to prepare your body and mind so that creativity can flow naturally.
Next, you’ll be introduced to simple conceptual prompts for which we will look for visual inspiration, drawing from nature. Together, we’ll step outdoors for a guided foraging exercise, where you’ll observe plants and trees around the workshop space—looking closely at their patterns, textures, and colours.
Using these observations, you’ll create free, experimental drawings guided by body movement. We’ll start by painting on paper using Colour Ashram’s natural watercolour paints, and then move on to painting directly onto cotton fabric using Colour Ashram’s natural fabric dye paints.
Day 2: From Painting to Textiles and Garments
On the second day, we’ll take the painted fabrics further. You’ll learn how to properly wash, fix, and cure your dyed textiles so they are ready for long-term use.
We’ll then display everyone’s work and come together for a group sharing and feedback session. This will be a relaxed discussion where we explore how these paintings could translate into textiles and garments.
To deepen this understanding, we’ll look at examples of fashion designers who use conceptual and artistic processes in their work. Through these references, you’ll learn how abstract ideas and personal expression can be transformed into wearable pieces—and how you might apply these approaches to your own creations.
By the End of the Workshop, You Will:
1. Learn how to use body movement and intuition to create expressive drawings and paintings.
2. Understand how to work with Colour Ashram’s natural watercolour paints.
3. Learn the complete process of painting, washing, and curing fabric using Colour Ashram’s natural fabric dyes.
4. Discover how to draw inspiration from nature—such as patterns, textures, and forms—to develop imagery in your own unique style.
5. Gain insight into turning artistic concepts into textile designs and garments.
Check-In10:00 am.
Have a good breakfast before you arrive :)
Timings
Day 1: 10am - 5pm, Day 2: 10am -1.30pm
Lunch Break1:30pm
Fee: INR 6900
No. of seats:
Who should join:WA for queries:15
What should you bring:Nothing
Takeaway:A hands-on workshop exploring intuitive, body-led painting inspired by nature, where you’ll create drawings and fabric artworks that can be used as motifs for textile design and garments..
#Craft Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers, anyone curious to explore the world of Nature
# Aspiring or established Eco-entrepreneurs- fashion/textile
# Artists wanting to explore natural colour alchemy
# Textile & surface designers
+91 8056240749
Day Five & Six: 14th-15th FebCircular Design by Prerna Nataraj from Chennai
What will you learn?
Day 1-
Designing through materials - A Grounded approach
Day 2-
Shaping without waste - a mindful framework
1. Design Through Materials – how to translate textures, colours, and forms from nature into your design narrative.
2. Mood Board Creation – participants will go home with a fully realized mood board reflecting their personal design ethos.
3. Nature-Inspired Textures & Materials – collecting and experimenting with natural textures and colours to inform future designs.
4. Zero-Waste Patterning & Draping – an introduction to sustainable techniques to shape fabric consciously and reduce waste.
5. Business Checklist for Fashion Practice – practical guidance to help start your own sustainable design venture.
Check-In11:00 am.
Have a good breakfast before you arrive :)
Ends at
Day 1: 5pm, Day 2: 1:30pm
Lunch Break1:30pm
Fee: INR 6200
No. of seats:
WA for queries:10
What should you bring:– Something to write or sketch with
– An open, curious mind
All materials are provided during the workshop.
Takeaway:1.A curated mood board to guide your design and creative direction
2.A set of mini zero-waste pattern templates that you can reuse and adapt
Who should join:1. Fashion & Textile Designers
2. Creative Entrepreneurs / Brand Founders
3. Artisans & Craft Practitioners
4. Design Students & Recent Graduates
5. Sustainability-Focused Creatives
6. Multidisciplinary Creatives
+91 89391 75572
Special MasterClass: 12-14th FebHandling different dyes to create a complete textile
Expressing ideas with resist techniques etc
You will learn from
Monoleena-Monoleena Banerjee is an accomplished, textile Artist, Designer, consultant &Educator. she has worked with a vast array of surface decorations-from traditional heritage methods to contemporary design explorations.She has worked intensively with a multitude of Craftspeople,Textile & Design institutes, Museums,Textile Resource Centers, textile experts in India & abroad.Paper presentations, conducting workshops, lecturing as guest lecturer has been a vital part of her profession for more than two decades. Practice of resist dyeing, and advanced Shibori is her favorite process.Monoleena has worked with different chemical dyes but natural dyes are her passion especially Indigo. In 2000, she joined Jenny Balfour Paul, in search for NEELKUTHI as mentioned in Jenny's Book DEEPER THAN INDIGO.
ColorAshram will share demonstration of machine dyeing, one step innovative dyeing.
Check-In10:00 am on all 3 days
Have a good breakfast before you arrive :)
Ends at
4:00pm on all 3 days
Lunch Break1:30pm
Fee: INR 15000
UPI link to pay:colorashramfoundation-1@okaxis
No. of seats:
What should you bring:Takeaway:Who should join:WA for queries:15
Nothing
Various samples made in the masterclass
NGO, Teachers, Skill trainers, handcraft production teams
+91 98303 37798
Day SevenDEEP DIVE INTO INDIGO
A deep dive into Indigo with Sridhar Lakshmanan—where the plant, the pigment, and the people meet. This session unravels indigo’s living chemistry, its transformative blue, and the layered histories carried in every vat. Science, storytelling, and sustainability flow together in this immersive exploration of the world’s most iconic natural dye.
Check-In2:30pm
Informal Networking, Bazaar of natural dyed artisanal textile pieces
Ends at
6:30pm
Masterclass on indigo
Come learn the secrets of indigo dyeing. Learn the science behind the traditional practices. Also learn how indigo is grown and how the dye is extracted.
DemonstrationMaking of an indigo vat
Tea/ Coffee
4pm
Rs.2500
Scan the code
Fee:
UPI id
4-6pm
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How It Works-
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We can suggest a few options or you can book your own stay and travel and then we will send you a welcome packet on email
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Once you read the welcome packet with schedules, packing list recommendations, you can reach out to us for any query
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Mysore is a small charming city, it’s easy to travel anywhere without traffic, uber, Ola and auto works well. You can easily come to the ColorAshram and start your day!
Book Your Stay:
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ColorAshram One entire floor Homestay - vacancy for 5 people- to know more WA: 9328950609
Mysore welcomes you with a gentle rhythm—where heritage boulevards, tree-lined lakes, and slow mornings invite you to pause and breathe. Alongside the February residency, you can begin your days with yoga, savour organic food at soulful cafés in Gokulam area, explore silk and sandalwood traditions, walk through royal palaces and art spaces, or take quiet nature trails around lakes and forests. It’s a city that nurtures both creative practice and inner balance.