EDITORIAL LISTING: This listing was prepared by the AtelierBound editorial team using publicly available information. Dates, availability, final pricing, and any options such as occupancy or materials should be confirmed directly with the host before making any plans. If you run this retreat, contact us at hosts@atelierbound.com to claim your listing and take full control of your page, add your own photographs, and respond to guest enquiries. November 19 to December 3 2026, at three locations across Thailand including Bangkok, Sakhon Nakhon, and Chiang Mai. This intimate 14-day textile retreat for only six participants offers an authentic journey into sustainable natural dyeing far from tourist routes. Elisabeth, who has travelled extensively in South East Asia to study natural dyes, guides participants through interactions with contemporary Thai artists, dyers, markets, and dye gardens all dedicated to textile art. The retreat includes four days working in Mann Craft garden creating a natural colour palette from plants, visits to local markets including the community Bamboo market in Chiang Mai, and seven full workshop days exploring the real colours and fibres of Thailand. Travel is conducted like a local using local transport, eating local food, and engaging directly with today's Thai natural fibre and colour artists who share their knowledge and resources generously. Pricing shown is an approximate USD equivalent converted from GBP. Please confirm the final price, currency, and options for single or double occupancy with the host directly before booking.

Website Link

https://thelansdownehouseofstencils.com/2026/01/23/the-colours-of-thailand-discovering-the-colours-and-fibers-of-thailand-tour-19th-nov-3nd-of-dec-2026/?utm_source=atelierbound&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing

What's Included

14 nights single room accommodation, all transport in Thailand including 3 internal flights, 7 full-day workshops, most meals (excluding drinks), visits to dye gardens and markets, interaction with local artists and dyers

What to Bring

Personal items, spending money for drinks and personal shopping, materials for textile work (confirmation with host recommended)

Leader Bio

Elisabeth is a Decorative Arts graduate from Christie's who moved from stencilling to eco techniques in 2015. She grows a dye garden at Glasgow Botanical Garden, travels to study natural dyes, and writes regular articles for Applied Art Scotland, the Weavers Guild, and the Quilting Guild.