Creating Poetry on Silk

with Alena Dentler

Join Alena Dentler at a serene countryside finca for an immersive silk-dyeing experience. Your teacher will guide you through the mindful gathering of wild plants, flowers, and herbs, using their natural pigments to create unique designs on your very own silk scarf or bandana.

Class begins with a peaceful walk in the surrounding countryside. Alena will teach you to identify local plants, flowers, and herbs with the richest pigments, selecting those that leave the most beautiful, organic imprints on your silk.

Back at the finca, with its beautiful views of the surrounding Mallorcan countryside, you will choose a silk scarf or bandana to work with. Alena will then guide you in arranging your plants and flowers over the silk, experimenting with the colors and shapes to create unexpected patterns.

Having placed your favorite pattern, you will roll and tie the fabric bundle, securing the natural materials inside before immersing it in a bath of natural dye or steam it, allowing the colors to deepen and evolve.

As the fabric absorbs your design, breathe in the fresh countryside air and let the tranquil surroundings wash over you. The magic unfolds when you reveal your silk bundle—unrolling it to discover the vibrant colors and patterns. Each piece becomes a reflection of nature’s alchemy—unique, unexpected, and full of beauty.