New online introduction course
The course I wish I had taken when I began printing !
Professionally filmed with My Botanical Life
BOOKING OPENS:: March 1, 2023
COMMENCES: May 1, 2023
What we will cover
The materials you will need, and how to prepare them, including finding leaves that will give you great results, wherever you are in the world. What to use when you can't get fresh leaves.
Choosing fabrics, including recycled and thrifted ones, and how to prepare them for printing to get the very best results.
How to set up your workplace, including working safely in your kitchen if you don't have studio space.
Comprehensive and detailed instructions for bundling - lots of video footage of Caroline actually making bundles, telling you exactly what she is doing step by step - and why. No more blurry prints!!!
Composition and design
Troubleshooting - what went wrong, why, and what to do so it doesn't happen again
How long to cook, when to unbundle, how to care for your fabric afterward
We will start by making samples, and progress to scarves, and larger pieces suitable for cushions or bags
We will be steaming our bundles, not submerging and boiling
An emphasis on truly understanding what the leaves and mordants are doing - key to getting good results and moving on to more complex methods
We will commence working with iron as our only mordant, in order to fully understand how to work with this, the most crucial of mordants.
Once you've nailed those tight bundles and crisp prints we will add aluminium mordants
Different fabrics need different mordants you will learn which mordant to choose, and how to use it
With aluminium mordants, you will start to get brighter colours, including vibrant greens, and you will be able to progress to adding natural dyes, to get those gorgeous coloured backgrounds.
You will learn how to use blankets or carrier cloths - a vital tool to extend your range of colours and effects
Self-paced course, work through the videos when you wish, and return to them as often as you like
Monthly zoom meetings for questions and answers. (from May to September) If you are unable to attend, you will be able to submit your questions by email, and the zoom sessions will be recorded for you to view at a time of your choice
All the skills and knowledge you need to move on to my more advanced online and in person courses
See the video below for more information
Dates
BOOKING OPENS:: March 1, 2023
COMMENCES: May 1, 2023
ZOOM SUPPORT :: monthly sessions May - September 2023
COST: 125€ (for unlimited access to the course)
TO BOOK go to https://www.mybotanicallife.com/carolinenixon