Natural Dyeing and Botanical Printing

Natural Dyeing and Botanical Printing

Date/Time: 

Saturday, September 12, 9:00-12:00

Instructors:

Kay Sennott & Jane Cipra

Description: 

Learn nature-inspired eco-printing on silk scarves. Print and dye fabric using botanicals from our gardens and forests. We will use pre-mordanted silk scarves and a variety of flowers, leaves, grasses and bark to design, print, and “set” fabric. Botanicals are selected and arranged on silk, then rolled, tied and steamed to permanently imprint shapes and colors. There is magic in this process; no two scarves are ever alike!

Student Experience: 

Beginner

What materials or advanced preparation do students need for your class?

No advance preparation required. Students should bring aprons, gloves and bring any fresh or dried plant material they would like to try printing.

Materials are included in workshop fee. Covers two silk scarves, dyes, mordants, and other materials listed above.