Michel Garcia
Michel Garcia is a leading voice in the global natural dyeing community — a botanist, chemist, and artist whose work has transformed both practice and philosophy.
Originally from Morocco and now based in Brittany, France, Michel is known for bridging deep traditional knowledge with ecological innovation.
As founder of the Botanical Garden of Dye Plants at Château de Lauris and former director of Couleur Garance, he helped revive natural dyes for a new generation.
In recent years, Michel has focused on educational media, collaborating on a unique series of 9 in-depth video tutorials "From Plant to Dye" exploring botanical pigments, indigo vats, historical methods, and bio-based techniques. These tutorials are available worldwide through this site, and continue to grow with new content in development.
He also offers offline workshops at his atelier in Le Faouët, and continues to serve as a trusted problem-solver and consultant for professionals in natural dyeing, cosmetics, and textile production.
Michel provides a curated range of high-quality dyes, mordants, and tools through his shop at michelgarcia.fr, supporting dyers at every level. His legacy is built not just on reviving ancient color traditions, but on shaping a sustainable future for the art and science of natural dyeing.
Olga Kazanskaya
Olga Kazanskaya is a scientist and artist whose work bridges molecular biology and natural color. With a PhD and two decades of academic research in Moscow and Heidelberg, she brings scientific precision to the world of botanical dyeing and felt-making.
Driven by curiosity and a deep respect for nature, Olga transitioned from the lab to the studio, where she has collaborated with leading experts to produce high-quality educational content on natural dyes.
She is currently producing a comprehensive series of video tutorials with Michel Garcia — a landmark project that unites traditional dye knowledge with sustainable, modern methods.
Through this work, Olga continues to connect the beauty of natural processes with the creativity of human hands.
