ecoprint with indigo
2 day workshop, August 12 and 13
This course is for participants who have some ecoprint experience - who know how to produce clear prints and understand the basics of mordanting. However I shall also be running a one day beginners course the day before, so beginners could combine the two courses.
You will learn how to make an indigo vat, and how to combine indigo with ecoprint before during and after the bundling process. We will also use simple shibori techniques to add texture and pattern.
The vat we will use will be a synthetic one, because I find this to be the most reliable and tolerant of intensive workshop use, but we will also discuss making organic vats. We will work with both protein and cellulose fabrics.
The course will be held at my home in South Warwickshire and you will have access to tried and trusted foliage for printing from my garden.
Tea, coffee cold drinks and cookies will be provided. Lunch will be 'bring and share' on day 1 and will be provided on day 2
I can provide a list of local accommodation options
cost:
£100 per person per day
Plus a materials fee of £20 to cover indigo, mordants and consumables for both days
To book, contact caroline.nixon@btinternet.com