• Piazza del Plebiscito, 44c - Explore the city’s history through fascinating tales of natural color production and trade in Ancona. From the rich purple of ancient Rome to the vibrant blue of the medieval woad plant! Massimo, the artisan you will meet in the shop, will guide you on a captivating journey through the city’s and region’s history. The dyeing workshop will allow you to create your own artistic placemat by hand! A wonderful keepsake from a city adorned in purple and woad blue!

• Use of equipment for artisanal dyeing of fabrics
• Dyeing experience

A one-of-a-kind tour A unique tour to and from the port of the Middle Adriatic, a true crossroads of peoples..
A practical woad dyeing workshop to fully immerse yourself in the historical legacies of this maritime city

In addition to the history of the city, you will discover the art of natural dyeing using plants in an artisan workshop that boasts a truly exceptional botanical collection!

You will dye a Marche hemp canvas in woad blue in the Tintúra vat according to the “shibori” technique, an art that came from the East. This is a placemat to personalize by expressing your creativity. Between artistic bindings, folds, wooden boards and strings you will create your own placemat to immerse for a few minutes in the dye bath. By extracting it you will see the magic of the color that fixes on the fabric reacting with the air and you will finally be able to admire your work of art!

The activity is confirmed with at least 6 participants

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