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    • Natural Dye Workshops

    Step into the vibrant world of organic colors at Woolway Studios. Our Natural Dye Workshops offer an immersive, hands-on experience where participants discover the ancient art of extracting rich, lasting pigments from nature. Rooted in centuries-old Armenian textile traditions, this workshop connects craft, ecology, and creative expression.

    What You Will Experience:

    • Exploring Nature’s Palette: Learn how to identify and gather local botanical elements—such as madder root, walnut husks, pomegranate peels, wild herbs, and flowers—to create a diverse spectrum of natural hues.
    • Traditional Mordanting & Fiber Prep: Master the essential techniques of preparing raw wool and natural yarns using eco-friendly minerals to ensure brilliant, light-fast colors.
    • Hands-On Dyeing Process: Walk through every step of the dye bath process—from boiling and simmering organic ingredients to submerging yarns and watching vibrant transformations unfold.
    • Take Home Your Creations: Leave with your own custom-dyed skeins of natural wool yarn and a practical dye recipe guide to continue your creative journey at home.

    Whether you are a designer, textile artist, traveler, or curious beginner, our workshop offers a peaceful, creative retreat into the heart of sustainable artisan culture.

    Professional Rug Cleaning

    Handmade and antique rugs require far more than standard carpet cleaning methods. At Woolway Studios, our professional rug cleaning service combines traditional hand-washing techniques with modern gentle care to remove deeply embedded dust, allergens, and stains without compromising the wool's natural oils or delicate dyes.

    Our Specialized Cleaning Process:

    • Individual Assessment & Fiber Inspection: Every rug is carefully inspected to evaluate fiber type, weave density, dye stability, and existing wear before determining the custom cleaning method.
    • Dusting & Soil Removal: Gentle mechanical or hand-dusting eliminates dry, abrasive particles trapped deep within the rug's foundation that cause fiber breakage over time.
    • Hand-Washing with Organic Solutions: We use pH-balanced, chemical-free soaps and natural cold water hand-washing processes safe for natural dyes, protecting color vibrancy and yarn elasticity.
    • Flat Drying & Controlled Conditioning: Rugs are rinsed thoroughly and laid flat to dry naturally in controlled environmental conditions, preventing shrinkage, dye bleeding, or warp distortion.

    Give your cherished rugs a refreshing, deep clean that restores their soft texture, brightens their natural colors, and prolongs their lifespan.

    Rug Weaving Workshops