Making Plant Inks: Creative Nature Fun for Families in Bayreuth
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Colors from Nature: A Creative Family Afternoon in Bayreuth
In the Making Plant Inks workshop, families in Bayreuth will discover the colors of nature in a direct way. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, a creative family experience will take place at the Vielfaltsgärtnerei Radies und Das, where children from preschool age will make and try out plant-based art colors together with adults. The event is designed as a 3-hour course and costs 40.00 euros, including materials. ([fbs.bayreuth.org](https://www.fbs.bayreuth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fbs-programm.pdf))
When Plants Become Colors
Freshly harvested plants are used to make inks that children and parents can experiment with. The workshop combines nature experience, curiosity, and creative design into a learning experience that focuses on children’s laughter and shared time. This format offers a child-friendly approach to colors, shapes, and the wonder of natural materials, especially for families with preschool children. ([fbs.bayreuth.org](https://www.fbs.bayreuth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fbs-programm.pdf))
Learning Playfully, Discovering Safely
The Family Education Center Bayreuth describes its offerings as pedagogically oriented family education focusing on developmental support, creativity, and collaborative learning. It is QVB certified and works with family education concepts that strengthen parenting and social skills. For this workshop, the age requirement from preschool age is clearly stated; additionally, the event plan requests that families bring small jam jars. ([fbs.bayreuth.org](https://www.fbs.bayreuth.org/))
A Green Place with a Connection to Nature
The event location is the Vielfaltsgärtnerei Radies und Das in Colmdorf near Bayreuth. The garden center operates sustainably, avoids chemical pesticides, and is located near the Colmdorf castle. Access is possible by bicycle or bus; according to the contact page, there are no parking facilities on site, parking is available at Ziegelleite among other locations. ([radiesunddas.de](https://www.radiesunddas.de/))
What Families Can Expect
Families can search for plants, try out different natural materials, and take the plant inks they made home at the end. The format appeals to children who like to work with their hands, eyes, and imagination, and promotes perception, fine motor skills, and the joy of discovery. ([fbs.bayreuth.org](https://www.fbs.bayreuth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fbs-programm.pdf))
Conclusion
This workshop connects nature, creativity, and family time in a particularly vivid way. Those wishing to discover new colors together with children and experience a real hands-on adventure in Bayreuth will find a warm, inspiring afternoon in nature here. ([fbs.bayreuth.org](https://www.fbs.bayreuth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fbs-programm.pdf))
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