Private Indigo Tie Dye Workshop in Chiang Mai

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesThai, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Create your own natural indigo pieces in a private 3-hour tie-dye workshop in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, focused on local knowledge, sustainability, and creativity. Follow the “from seed to dye” journey as you see indigo plants and learn how they are grown, harvested, and turned into natural pigment. Discover the science of oxidation, then practice Japanese Shibori and Ita-jime techniques to create your own patterns. With guidance from the local team, make and dye your pieces from start to finish. Depending on the option booked, take home either a cotton T-shirt and bandana or a shawl and bandana, all handmade by you during the workshop. Ideal for couples, families, friends, and private groups seeking a local craft experience rooted in nature and responsible production.

Options

Shawl & Bandana Set

Dye: one natural indigo shawl and one bandana by hand.
Ideal : for a larger piece to wrap, style, or use while traveling, with a light meal included.
Duration: 3 hours

T-Shirt & Bandana Set

Dye: one natural indigo T-shirt and one bandana by hand.
Ideal: for everyday wear and practical keepsakes, with a light meal included.
Duration: 3 hours

What's included

2 hand-dyed fabric pieces
Drinking water
Selected package
Professional instructor
Light meal

Tips and personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Chiang Dao Bus Station pickup fee: 150 THB per way

What to expect

Begin by meeting the local team and learning the “from seed to dye” journey. See real indigo plants and discover how they are grown, harvested, and transformed into natural pigment. Photos, video, and real materials help explain each stage before the dye reaches the fabric.

Continue with an indigo dyeing demonstration and learn how oxidation develops the blue color when the fabric meets the air. Then explore two Japanese resist-dyeing techniques, Shibori and Ita-jime, and see how folding, binding, clamping, and pressure can create different patterns.

With personal guidance throughout the private workshop, design and dye your own pieces from start to finish. Depending on the option booked, you will make one cotton T-shirt and one bandana, or one shawl and one bandana. Every item you take home is created and dyed by you during the session.

Finish by unfolding your fabric and revealing the final patterns. Enjoy the included light meal and drinking water, then leave with your two handmade indigo pieces, new craft skills, and a deeper connection to Chiang Dao’s local culture and sustainable way of making.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please travel to Studio Chiang Dao Blue on your own and arrive by 10:00 a.m. From Chang Phueak Bus Terminal, take a bus marked “Chiangmai-Thaton” or a van/songthaew marked “Chiangmai-Fang” to Chiang Dao Bus Station.

End point

Please travel to Studio Chiang Dao Blue on your own and arrive by 10:00 a.m. From Chang Phueak Bus Terminal, take a bus marked “Chiangmai-Thaton” or a van/songthaew marked “Chiangmai-Fang” to Chiang Dao Bus Station.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 4–10 years must be accompanied by a paying adult participant and are charged the same rate as adults, with the same materials included.
Children aged 1–3 years are not recommended to join this activity.
Each participant will create 2 indigo tie-dye pieces: one cotton bandana, 65 x 65 cm, and one second item based on the option booked. The second item will be either a large shawl, 110 x 180 cm, or a cotton crew neck T-shirt with size options available.
Workshop items cannot be changed on the activity date. Any change request must be made in advance and is subject to availability and operator approval.
This activity involves sitting, standing, and using natural dyes during the workshop. Guests with health concerns should consider their comfort before booking.
Natural dyes may stain clothing. Guests are recommended to wear clothes that can get stained during the workshop.
Pickup from Chiang Dao Bus Station is available upon request for an extra charge, subject to availability.
In the rare event of cancellation, you will be informed in advance and offered an alternative date, an alternative tour, or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.