Introduction to ecoprint
1 or 2 day workshop 25th and 26th September
Long Compton, Warwickshire UK
This can be taken as a one or two day workshop
This workshop is designed to teach you all the techniques you need to produce clear and vivid prints from botanical materials.
It is suitable for absolute beginners, but will also be entirely relevant to improvers, especially those who are hoping to achieve clearer prints, richer colours, and greater technical knowledge
Day 1 - can be taken as a stand alone one day workshop
Today we will be making samples, using a variety of different fabrics and techniques. I will provide all the fabric you need, some of which will be mordanted ready for you. You will work with silk, wool and linen. (If you are a felter you are welcome to make a small sample using your own felt)
You will learn
· Essential equipment for ecoprinting (inexpensively) at home
· Preparing fabric to print- protein and cellulose fibres
· Mordants and modifiers, iron blankets
· Sourcing plant material
· Preparing dye pots from plant material
· Dyebath and steaming techniques
· Laundering and aftercare of ecoprinted fabric
· Safety and environmental issues
You will learn about mordants, and mordant some fabric or garments ready for day 2
Day 2 - can be taken as a stand alone workshop, but only if you have already taken day 1 with me
You will spend the day putting your new skills to use, printing scarves ,garments or paper
We will also discuss
· how to source suitable fabrics, including charity shop finds to upcycle
· design and placement of leaves
. folding , rolling and bundling of garments
You will go home with at least 2 beautiful wearable items, or fabric to sew into garments at home, or printed papers for your own craft projects and artwork
What's included:
. fabric on day 1
. mordants as needed
. comprehensive course notes
. tea, coffee, cold drinks fruit and biscuits
Lunch will be 'bring and share'
I can provide a list of accommodation options in the village if needed
The workshop will be held at my home and there will be the chance to explore my dyeplant garden
Price £100 per day
To book, please email me, or pm me on facebook