DIY Farbschnitt malen im Shades in Dortmund

Create Your Own Hand-Painted Edge at Shades in Dortmund

Want to learn how to give your book a hand-painted edge, with no prior experience required, step-by-step guidance, and all materials provided on-site? Then this workshop is for you.

In this workshop, I’ll show you step by step how to properly prepare and paint a color-edged page so that you’ll go home with a truly beautiful result.

✅ Basics: Preparation, masking, sanding, tracing technique
✅ Planning your design in advance: simple designs that look great quickly
✅ Technique: Applying paint correctly, layering, details, avoiding mistakes
✅ Pro tips: time-wasters, common beginner mistakes, how to get a “clean” finish
✅ At the end: you’ll go home with your own hand-painted book

In addition to the instructions and materials, it’s also about the atmosphere:
✨ Cozy, quiet, creative—no pressure, no perfectionism
📚 Book talk included—discussing books, recommendations, and reading lists
🫶 Together instead of alone—you can just show up, join in the painting, and feel at ease

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is perfect if you…
- have never painted a color-cut before (or feel unsure)
- prefer clear instructions instead of trial and error
- want to be creative and take home a real finished piece
- enjoy reading and are excited to meet fellow book lovers in person
- are looking for a place where you can just be yourself, surrounded by colors, books, and a great atmosphere

So this is perfect for absolute beginners!

Important: All you need is the book you want to paint. I’ll get in touch with you beforehand to discuss the right book choice and design.

Included

€68 per person, including:

✔ Use of all materials on-site (paints, brushes, masking tape, protective materials, etc.)
✔ Instruction & guidance throughout the entire workshop
✔ A bowl from the Shades menu + Happy Hour (all cocktails for 7 euros each)