Roman dyeing with natural dyes
Learn about natural dyeing techniques and dye your own cloth or ribbon.
 "Roman dyeing with natural dyes")
The Romans also adored rich, vibrant colours, ranging from the bright red of madder root to the deep blue of woad, and the distinct purple tones of murex snails. Explore the range of natural textile dyes and find out how people in ancient times dyed their fabrics. You'll also get to create your own colourful keepsake.
Our drop-in session invites visitors to discover, try things out and get hands-on. No booking is required, and people of all ages can participate.
Information
Offer for
Age
From 6 years
Group size
Max. 8 persons per 30 min.
Possible languages
DE, EN, FR
Next dates
10:00 - 16:30
Organisation
Meeting point
Barn, Atelier 1
Accompanying persons
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking
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Costs
Price
CHF 5.- per person
Payment
On the day of the event, payable in cash at the museum ticket office or via QR code on site in the atelier
Contact
Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Please note / Hints
Warm clothing is recommended in cool weather. We will be in the herb garden.
Inklusion
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Visual impairment
Texts and images are not tactile.
Our staff will be happy to describe visual information to you.
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Hearing impairment
Unfortunately, no assistive technologies are currently available for this offer.
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Impaired mobility
The premises are equipped with a mobile ramp.
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Impairment due to age
There are seats available.
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Learning disability
This offer encourages participation.
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