Join Carly of Lorelei Textile Design as she leads you through a beginner-friendly Holiday themed eco printing workshop using seasonal foliage for your designs. You will leave with a piece of eco printing fabric you can use to make a holiday themed item, like a stocking, bunting or hand sewn ornaments!
No previous experience necessary.
All materials provided.
In this workshop we will cover
● What is eco-printing?
● Fibres suitable for eco printing and how to identify them
● How to prepare your fibres for receiving and retaining colour
● Common and beloved plants used in the process
● Ethical wild harvesting practices
● Dye garden essentials
● Techniques and applications used to achieve eco prints on fabric
● A show and tell of past work to give inspiration and spark curious questions
● An instructional booklet full of resources and information for further exploration at home
All of this while engaging in an afternoon of plant-infused play with a lovely community of inquisitive minds! Attendees will be provided with a handmade and upcycled bandana and a set of 2 vintage hankies to explore different techniques and applications of eco-printing.
All flowers and foliage are also provided.
You will leave this workshop with the foundational skills to continue exploring this fascinating practice at home, your very own eco printed fabric up to .75m, and an instructional booklet full of resources for further research and experimentation.
Snacks and herbal tea will be available as complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
Maximum 8 participants.