Creative Connection

RLPS Architects

Inviting your team to slow down, connect, and discover the joy of creating with your hands.

As creative professionals, we often spend so much time producing that we forget to simply create freely. These hands-on experiences turn an ordinary lunch break into a meaningful moment of connection, calm, and play.

I arrive with everything needed to transform your space — seasonal botanicals, textiles, natural pigments, and a touch of creative alchemy. Together, we’ll pause, explore, and discover the joy of making something by hand with each other.

Dye on the Side offers unique team experiences that create space to reconnect with creativity — no deadlines, no expectations — just curiosity, color, and connection.

Natural Dye Potion Apothecary

Natural Dye Potions is a hands-on, sensory art experience that blends creativity, natural dyes, and a touch of magic.

I bring a fully curated dye apothecary to your space — complete with natural pigments, dried botanicals, and plant extracts. Your team is invited to explore and experiment, learning how natural dyes are created and where these beautiful colors come from in nature. Together, we’ll mix ingredients to craft signature color potions inspired by flowers, roots, and leaves.

These “potions” are then used to dye natural-fiber cotton bandanas, revealing soft, organic hues and one-of-a-kind patterns. The process is as relaxing as it is inspiring — equal parts art, science, and mindfulness.

Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Setup: Perfect for indoor or outdoor gatherings. Ideal for creative breaks, lunch sessions, or afternoon happy hours that spark curiosity, connection, and joy.

Meet the Instructor

  • Carin Sauerwein

    FOUNDER DYE ON THE SIDE

    I created these experiences to offer a space to slow down, reconnect, and create without expectations. Dye on the Side was born from my journey in corporate fashion, transforming my own healing practice into a space where creativity, sustainability, and well-being intersect. I deeply understand how valuable these creative gatherings are for connecting colleagues and fostering lasting connections.

    These creative experiences encourage:

    Connection — building community through shared creative play

    Calm — reducing stress and inviting mindfulness through hands-on making

    Innovation — enhancing problem-solving and fresh thinking

    Joy — reminding us that creativity is a practice, not a performance

    Nature — connecting with the seasons and plants around us