Workshops

You will be able to learn techniques and processes to carry out in your future projects, and also you will surely have a great time in our studio.

“Future belongs to those few still willing to get their hands dirty” You dare?

We carry out workshops about what is known as Book Arts: screen printing, engraving, manual or photopolymer typography (letterpress), binding and graphic design for every technique.

Normally, our workshops are carried out during the weekend, on those workshops, all the materials you´ll need to take advantage of them, will be provided by us. If you need any a place to stay or any accommodation for the weekend, just let us know in your application form. We´ll give you some options close to our studio.

To formalize the reservation in any course:

Send us an email to info@elcalotipo.com telling us the course you are interested in. We will contact you to formalize the reservation.

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LA VEREDA. 2025 Workshops

We are back to celebrate a new cycle. From our new location, we have prepared a cycle of workshops taking the same starting point: the walk.

From the contemplation or the collection of natural materials and with the possibility of sharing a conscious path, we will give way to the creation of images and artistic pieces in El Calotipo.

‘Feeling the pulse of the seasons, the transit of species and spaces, discovering the intimacy that can unite us with the creatures of nature, whether they are animals or plants.’

Where will the workshops be held?

Our house-workshop is the starting point of the path that runs along the Huecha River as it passes through Magallón, a town of 1,200 inhabitants, located 58 km from Zaragoza, and which can be reached by motorway in 40 minutes.

Magallón belongs to the Campo de Borja region, located in the northwest of the province of Zaragoza. It is a transition zone between the mountains of the Iberian System and the Ebro Valley. Part of its territory is occupied by the Moncayo Natural Park.

If anyone wants to stay in the town, there is the possibility of doing so in the charming Hostal Loteta (www.hostal-lotetaexperience.com), 3 minutes walk from our studio. Or in other accommodations in the area.

What do the workshops include?

All the materials for the workshops are included in the price. However, you can bring materials that you feel comfortable working with (brushes, tools, papers, etc.).

Lunch on Saturday is also included, which we will have at our workshop-house. There will also be coffee, soft drinks, water and snacks at all times, so you can take short breaks and enjoy the workshop calmly and quietly.

Botanical Dyeing and Printing Workshop for Textiles

With: Zoraida Sobrin (@malaherba.estudio)

Immerse yourself in the world of natural dyeing
Discover the magic of natural dyes and learn how to transform textiles with your own hands in a creative, hands-on, and colorful workshop.

Day 1: Exploration and First Colors
We’ll delve into the fascinating world of natural dyeing: how pigments work, what fibers we can dye, and how to record the entire process.

Getting Started:

• We’ll collect natural materials for our dyeing.

• We’ll prepare plant fibers (such as cotton) to dye them using the Japanese shibori technique.

• We’ll experiment with color modifiers to discover a unique palette.

You’ll take home: a pair of socks dyed by you + basic knowledge of botanical dyeing and printing.

Day 2: Creating Unique Prints
We’ll move on to working with animal fibers, such as silk, and learn how to print using the bundle dye technique, utilizing flowers, leaves, and natural pigments collected during the workshop.

We will experiment with:

• Creative silk printing and dyeing techniques.

• Food scraps from Saturday’s meal and materials collected during the welcome walk or other inspirational walks that may arise throughout the weekend.

• Care of dyed garments to ensure their colors last.

You will receive: a silk scarf printed with your own design.

Dates: June 7-8, 2025.
Duration: 12 hours.
Schedule: Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a lunch break at our workshop. Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Price: €195

Maximum number of participants: 10.

Taught by:
Zoraida Sobrin (@malaherba.estudio): Designer and researcher specializing in natural dyeing and its various techniques. I have been studying, writing, and recording dyes in my blog for years, and I cultivate my own dye garden.

This craft fascinates me for its connection with nature, its slow processes, and its unexpected results. I conduct all my research in my rural workshop in a village in Galicia, where I draw inspiration and have access to native natural elements.

Those who know me know that I’m passionate about design, handmade projects, taking advantage of my free time to read, and being curious about other disciplines that complement my life and help me grow. I’m interested in everything related to the environment, biomaterials, and design.