{"title":"PRIVATE SESSIONS","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDye together. Create something with your hands. Take home something that money can't buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Cosmaki Atelier at machwerkhaus is exclusively for you — whether it's for a bachelorette party, birthday, family reunion, or team day. We'll take care of everything. All you have to do is show up.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naturfarben-im-kleinen-kreis-bundle-dye","title":"Natural Dyeing in a Small Group — Bundle Dye - from 3 people","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn evening or afternoon just for you. The studio is all yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou'll dye with plants, blossoms, and natural materials, which are placed directly onto the fabric, bound, and fixed with steam. What emerges cannot be fully planned – each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor through chemistry – visible in real-time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCertain plant dyes react to pH changes: with acid, they turn pink or purple, with a base, they shift to blue or green. This shift happens before your eyes – first on the color chart made of watercolor paper, then on the T-shirt. Not as an effect, but as a principle. You understand what you are doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou will be welcomed with a glass of natural wine – or an alcohol-free alternative. Then we'll begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe start with a brief introduction: Which plants we use, how they react, what happens during steaming. Wear old clothes and dark shoes – plant dyes leave traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFirst, you create a color chart on watercolor paper. You place plants on it, moisten them, add acid or base – and watch the colors shift. This way, you develop a feel for the materials before moving on to the T-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThen we sprinkle, bind, wrap, arrange. The fabric goes into the steam. What develops inside only reveals itself upon opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe take care of all the post-processing: washing out, fixing, ironing. T-shirt and color chart. After approx. 10 days, you can pick up your items or we can send them to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts at a glance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTechnique: Bundle Dye with pH-shift \u003cbr\u003eTextile: T-shirt (pre-mordanted), select size directly upon booking \u003cbr\u003eColor card: Watercolor paper, included \u003cbr\u003eGroup size: 3–6 people, exclusively for you \u003cbr\u003eDuration: approx. 3 hours \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Cosmaki Atelier, Machwerkhaus, Dillenburger Str. 91, Cologne-Kalk\u003cbr\u003ePickup: after approx. 10 days Shipping optional: €6.50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOptionally, you can book and dye sports socks (Made in Germany) on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birthdays, evenings with friends, couples, small getaways – for anyone who wants to not just see color, but understand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe are here for you on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you need a different date, just get in touch: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:simon@cosmaki.com\"\u003esimon@cosmaki.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSMAKI","offers":[{"title":"3 people","offer_id":54649980453132,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 people","offer_id":54649980485900,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 people","offer_id":54649980518668,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 people","offer_id":54649980551436,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1407\/2234\/files\/Unbenannt-1.png?v=1776678126"},{"product_id":"indigo-im-kleinen-kreis-shibori","title":"Indigo in a small group - Shibori - from 3 people","description":"\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn evening or afternoon just for you. No other groups, no shared space. The studio is all yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou'll get to know one of the world's oldest dyeing techniques: indigo, dyed with an iron-based indigo vat — prepared, controlled, and checked daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShibori — Color through Resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShibori is the Japanese art of resist dyeing: the pattern is not determined by the dye, but by what you keep it away from. Folding, tying, clamping — each technique creates its own imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eItajime\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fabric is folded geometrically and pressed between wooden plates or clamps. Sharp edges, clear shapes, often symmetrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eArashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fabric is wrapped diagonally around a pole and pushed together. The result is reminiscent of rain or waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eKumo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fabric is tied off in several places. Concentric circles emerge at irregular intervals, organic and never the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor free tying, you decide yourself: knotting, rolling, wrapping. No plan, no mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou'll be welcomed with a glass of natural wine — or an alcohol-free alternative. Then we'll get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe begin with a brief introduction: what is indigo, how does the vat work, what happens during dyeing. About 15 minutes, focused and without slides. Wear old clothes and dark shoes — indigo leaves traces that are part of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThen you'll first practice on a small tablecloth. You'll try out techniques, see how indigo reacts, develop a feel for fabric and resistance. Only then will you move on to the T-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach dip takes only a few minutes. After that, oxidation begins: indigo reacts with air and transforms from green to blue — right before your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe take care of all the post-processing: washing out, neutralizing, ironing, labeling. Tablecloth and T-shirt. After approx. 10 days, you can pick up your pieces or we can send them to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Important Things at a Glance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTechnique: Indigo \u0026amp; Shibori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTextile: Unisex T-shirt and practice tablecloth, both included. Select T-shirt \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esize directly when booking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGroup size: 3–6 people, exclusive to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDuration: approx. 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLocation: Cosmaki Atelier, Machwerkhaus, Dillenburger Str. 91, Cologne-Kalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePrice: €50–55 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePickup: after approx. 10 days, shipping optional: €6.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptionally, you can book and dye sports socks (Made in Germany) on site.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e birthdays, evenings or afternoons with friends, couples, small breaks — for anyone who wants to experience indigo mindfully and calmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe are available for you on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you need a different date, simply contact us: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:simon@cosmaki.com\"\u003esimon@cosmaki.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSMAKI","offers":[{"title":"3 people","offer_id":54649999982860,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 people","offer_id":54650000015628,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 people","offer_id":54650000048396,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 people","offer_id":54650000081164,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1407\/2234\/files\/cosmaki-fondof-workshop-eventfotografie-athenea-diapouli-hariman-themomentkept-87.jpg?v=1769619198"},{"product_id":"team-event-naturfaerben","title":"Natural dyeing as a team event – At Cosmaki Studio","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome days stick with you. Not because of the agenda, but because of what happened during them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Cosmaki, your team works for three hours with real plant dyes and indigo. Everyone uses their hands. Everyone makes their own decisions. Everyone designs a unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo long lectures, no presentations, no tasks to be graded. Just a process that connects. We take care of the finished pieces for post-processing, and they are ready for pickup in about 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSMAKI","offers":[{"title":"6 people","offer_id":54774878798092,"sku":null,"price":474.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 people","offer_id":54774878830860,"sku":null,"price":553.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 people","offer_id":54774878863628,"sku":null,"price":632.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 people","offer_id":54774878896396,"sku":null,"price":711.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 people","offer_id":54774878929164,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 people","offer_id":54774878961932,"sku":null,"price":869.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 people","offer_id":54774878994700,"sku":null,"price":948.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1407\/2234\/files\/Gross_cosmaki-fondof-workshop-2025-eventfotografie-athenea-diapouli-hariman-themomentkept-2_78b4c430-ece9-4d3f-a75f-b480a9d60367.jpg?v=1754940528"},{"product_id":"kindergeburtstag-im-atelier","title":"Kids' birthday party in the studio - for 5 children and up","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn organized children's birthday party with a creative focus.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the Cosmaki Atelier, children create their own T-shirt together using plant dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo start, we first work on watercolor paper:\u003cbr\u003eThe children test flowers, leaves, and natural materials and directly see which colors emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis develops a first feel for material and color before moving on to textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfterwards, the children design their T-shirt using the bundle-dye technique.\u003cbr\u003eThe materials are placed on the fabric, bundled, and fixed with steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe process is clearly structured so that all children can follow along well and work in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe design phase is followed by an approx. 30-minute steaming phase.\u003cbr\u003eThis time is firmly scheduled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease actively plan for this phase:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCake, snacks, gift giving, drinks (water on site), or small activities for the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinally, the textiles are unwrapped and viewed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe finished pieces are fully dried and post-treated in the atelier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey are not ready to be taken home immediately.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce everything is finished, the textiles will be handed over in a bundle or can be picked up or shipped by arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUpon handover, the birthday child will also receive a small surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe atelier is exclusively reserved for you during this time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival \u0026amp; Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWatercolor Phase (testing colors on paper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning the T-shirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming Phase (approx. 30 min break)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpacking \u0026amp; Conclusion together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– 5 to 8 children\u003cbr\u003e– Booking from 5 children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003efrom 4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eapprox. 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServices included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– 1 cotton T-shirt per child\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e– Watercolor paper \u0026amp; testing phase with natural materials\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e– all materials \u0026amp; colors\u003cbr\u003e– guidance \u0026amp; supervision\u003cbr\u003e– Surprise upon handover for the birthday child\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTakeaway (important)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Textiles are not yet finished after the workshop\u003cbr\u003e– they are dried and post-treated in the atelier\u003cbr\u003e– Handover takes place collectively at a later date or by arrangement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Care instructions will be provided upon handover\u003cbr\u003e– Textiles are then washable at 30 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatering (important)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Please bring your own cake, snacks and drinks (water and coffee on site!)\u003cbr\u003e– Time for this is scheduled in the process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClothing (important)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– please wear clothes that can get dirty\u003cbr\u003e– natural dyes can leave stains that are not completely washable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor parents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Lounge area available in the atelier\u003cbr\u003e– Water for children\u003cbr\u003e– Coffee \u0026amp; water for adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosmaki Atelier\u003cbr\u003eDillenburger Str. 91\u003cbr\u003e51105 Cologne (Machwerkhaus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooking \u0026amp; Organization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter booking:\u003cbr\u003e– Coordination of date and time via email\u003cbr\u003e– Selection of T-shirt sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIndividual appointment requests:\u003cbr\u003esimon@cosmaki.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSMAKI","offers":[{"title":"5 children \/ T-shirt made from organic cotton","offer_id":54650624147724,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 children \/ T-shirt made from organic cotton","offer_id":54650624180492,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 children \/ T-shirt made from organic cotton","offer_id":54650624213260,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 children (max) \/ T-shirt made from organic cotton","offer_id":54650624246028,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1407\/2234\/files\/cosmaki-bundledye-juli2025-eventfotografie-athenea-diapouli-hariman-themomentkept-1.jpg?v=1759779457"}],"url":"https:\/\/cosmaki.de\/en\/collections\/private-sessions.oembed","provider":"COSMAKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}