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2D1N Mini Artist Retreat: Indigo Dyeing Immersion in Chiang Dao
Learn the ancient craft of indigo dyeing from a master in Chiang Dao
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Group size
Up to 4 guests
DURATION
2 days 1 night
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 4 guests
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Discover the art and story of indigo dyeing from masters & create 8 masterpieces
Tucked in the quiet hills of Chiang Dao, indigo isn’t just a colour - it’s an ancient craft and a way of living with nature.At Hui’s studio, you’ll spend the day learning from a close-knit community of indigo artisans. Hui spent many years in Japan, taking courses and honing her skills in garment-making and dyeing techniques, before returning to Thailand with a dream to live gently and stay close to the land. Today, she blends Japanese indigo methods with northern Thai traditions, preserving this age-old craft with the support of local women artisans.You'll pick fresh leaves from the garden, stir your own dye vat, and learn Hui’s secret blend of techniques that you won't find anywhere else. Craft eight pieces to take home - from bandanas, shawls, fisherman pants & more!But this experience isn’t just about dyeing - it’s about slowing down, working with your hands, and rediscovering what it means to live gently with nature. You'll learn to dye each piece slowly, with care and intention, using only what nature provides. No chemicals, no shortcuts - just patience in the process of nature. Even your private rooms are decorated with hand-dyed indigo textiles!When you're not dyeing, you'll enjoy homemade Thai breakfasts and lunches, freshly cooked with local ingredients (vegan options available). In the evening, you’re free to wander to a nearby local eatery - all part of the laid-back pace here.What to ExpectMake your own indigo dye - pick the leaves, stir the vat, dip the clothLearn Hui’s signature techniques - a blend of Japanese & Thai secrets you won’t find elsewhereCraft 8 pieces to take home : bandanas, shawls, t-shirts, fisherman pants & moreConnect with local women artisans. Your visit supports fair work in the villageStay in a private room decorated with Hui’s indigo work, ensuite bathroom & balcony with mountain viewsEnjoy homemade breakfast & lunch daily — vegan-friendly & MSG-freeTake it slow: read a book on your balcony, breathe in the fresh mountain air, just beGood to KnowNo prior experience is needed – all materials, tools, and support are providedPlease note that transport to and from Chiang Mai is not included. We recommend booking a private car service with an English-speaking driver for maximum comfort. More information is available at this link.FacilitiesPrivate accommodation (up to 2 people per room)Each room includes a private bathroom with shower, air con and fanShared pantry with kettle, tea/coffee, drinking water and fridgeBreakfast & lunch included, with local ingredients and plant-based options available
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What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Indigo dye workshop with seed-to-dye tour, Shibori techniques & hands-on textile dyeingDay 2:
Dyeing workshop, fabric finishing, relax before departureShow Details
What’s Included
Hands-on learning of natural indigo dyeing, including seed to pigment process and dye vat science
Introduction to and practice of two Japanese resist dyeing techniques: Shibori (tie-dye) and Ita-Jime (clamp resist)
Creation of 8 dyed textile items over two days: Day 1: 2 bandanas, 1 pair of fisherman pants, and 1 T-shirt or shawl (guest’s choice), Day 2: 2 bandanas, 1 cotton shawl, and 1 cotton fabric piece
Guidance and support from staff throughout the dyeing activities
Use of both cold dyeing (indigo)
Finishing and fabric care process included (pH adjustment, rinsing, maintenance)
Private room with en-suite bathroom, shower, air conditioning, and fan (two guests per room)
Access to shared pantry with kettle, complimentary tea/coffee, drinking water and fridge
Two homemade meals: breakfast and lunch, MSG-free, with vegan options available
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Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
Women-led Wonder
Low Carbon Hero
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Where You’ll Sleep
Private Studio Room
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Select Time for 06 Jul 2026
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Studio Chiang Dao Blue(Studio Chiang Dao Blue สตูดิโอ เชียงดาว บลู, Thailand)
- 09:30am
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
09:30AM on Day 1 - 03:00PM on Day 2
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 10+)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund
What to Pack
- Any personal medication
- Change of clothes for the next day
- Comfortable Clothes you don’t mind getting stained
- Sunscreen & mosquito repellent
- Toothbrush & personal toiletries
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Meet your host
Hui is the heart of a quiet studio tucked away in the foothills of northern Thailand. After spending over a decade in Japan, she returned home with more than just skills. She came back with a dream to live gently and stay close to the land.
She began growing indigo with her own hands and invited local women, mothers, elders, and artisans to join her. Together, they slowly dye each piece with care and intention, using only what nature provides. No chemicals, no shortcuts, just patience and trust in the beauty that unfolds over time.
For Hui, indigo is more than a color. It is a way of life, a symbol of patience, roots, and quiet transformation. In this little space they have created, community and tradition are not only preserved but deeply cherished. It is a place where everything grows slowly and meaningfully, just as it should.
Experience: 8 years
Speaks: Basic English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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