Led by M. Christina Roberts
Creative Workshops for Teams
Hands-on natural dyeing, printmaking, and textile experiences that foster collaboration, curiosity, and meaningful connection.
30+ Years of Experience
Hundreds of Workshops Facilitated
All Skill Levels Welcome
About the Facilitator
M. Christina Roberts
Christina Roberts is an educator and textile artist with more than 30 years of experience in collaborative art-making, natural dyes, and textile printing. Through her work at The Fabric Workshop and Museum and as an adjunct instructor at Tyler School of Art, she has helped connect traditional craft practices with contemporary creative learning.
In 2003, she co-founded Marafiki Arts, a nonprofit that uses textile traditions to support sustainable economic and environmental development in rural Kenya. A 2014 Research Fellow at Winterthur Museum, Roberts has also explored historic textile printing techniques and their relevance today.
She has taught, lectured, and led workshops internationally, working with audiences ranging from museum visitors and students to corporate teams and community organizations.
How it Works
From planning to finished artwork, here’s what to expect.
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Consultation
We’ll discuss your team size, goals, location, and schedule.
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Workshop Day
Christina provides all materials and guides participants through a hands-on creative experience.
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Take Home Creations
Everyone leaves with a finished piece and a memorable shared experience.
Workshop Offerings
Each workshop is tailored to your organization’s goals, schedule, and group size.
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Screen Print Social
A hands-on printmaking experience where teams create custom cotton napkins using silk screens, textile inks, and layered patterns.
Highlights
✓ Create a personalized set of napkins
✓ Learn screen-printing techniques
✓ No experience required
✓ Encourages creativity and conversation
✓ All materials included
Teams of 10-12 people
PRINT + NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
Botanical Alchemy
Explore the art of natural dyeing through hands-on resist pattern-making and plant-based color. Using natural indigo and turmeric dyes, participants create unique textile designs while discovering the creative possibilities of botanical materials.
Highlights
✓ Create a hand-dyed silk scarf or bandana
✓ Experiment with indigo, turmeric, and overdyeing
✓ Learn eco-friendly dyeing techniques
✓ Relaxing, collaborative studio experience
✓ All materials and refreshments included
Teams of 10-12 people
BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP
Nature on Cloth
Create one-of-a-kind botanical prints using leaves, flowers, and plant-based dyes in this hands-on workshop led by textile artist and educator Christina Roberts. Participants will explore the natural colors, textures, and patterns found in plants while creating their own printed textile piece.
Highlights
✓ Create a unique botanical-printed textile
✓ Learn plant printing and natural dye techniques
✓ Explore color, texture, and pattern from nature
✓ Relaxing, mindfulness-focused creative experience
✓ Herbal teas, refreshments, and all materials included
Teams of 10-12 people
Why Creative Workshops Create Impact
Hands-on making fosters collaboration, creativity, and meaningful connection.
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Stronger Collaboration
Hands-on making encourages communication across teams.
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Creative Confidence
Experimentation builds confidence and curiosity.
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Shared Achievement
Everyone leaves with a finished piece.
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Meaningful Sustainability
Natural materials connect participants to environmental values.
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Reduced Stress
Screen-free creative work promotes focus and relaxation.
What Teams Are Saying
Feedback from organizations that have experienced natural dye workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about corporate natural dye workshops.
No experience necessary. Workshops are designed for complete beginners and include all instruction, materials, and guidance. The focus is on exploration and learning together as a team.
Everyone leaves with hand-dyed textiles they’ve created during the workshop—typically scarves, napkins, or fabric samples. These serve as tangible reminders of the creative experience and sustainable practice.
Ideally 6-8 weeks in advance to ensure availability and adequate preparation time. However, we can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines—reach out to discuss your needs.
Absolutely. Every workshop is tailored to your organization’s goals, whether that’s team building, sustainability education, creative skill development, or simply creating space for reflection and collaboration.
Pricing varies based on workshop length, group size, materials, and location. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your specific needs.
Start a Conversation
Interested in bringing a natural dye workshop to your organization?
Let’s discuss what would work best for your team.
