Ecoprinting Naturally on Silk and Wool

Service Description

Learn how to create beautiful natural plant designs directly from Nature on silk and wool. Ecoprinting (also known as botanical printing) involves collecting leaves, plants and flowers to imprint their images directly upon protein fibers using the process taught in the workshop. Students will learn techniques to create beautiful, natural designs with colors drawn directly from Nature on silk and wool. At the end of the day, students will take home their silk and wool ecoprinted samples and the knowledge to continue Ecoprinting from Nature's resources. Ecoprinting is a natural, sustainable art form. Class is beginner friendly! Students should bring: Students should bring leaves from their area with emphasis on high tannin leaves such as oak, maples, rose, hickory, sumac, blackberry, kudzu and interesting weeds. Fun additional plants (usually store bought) are eucalyptus and colorful "" flat"" flowers such as daises. No thick plants. A one gallon water jug to use as weight (can be filled at class) Registration Fee and Materials Cost included. Materials Fee includes: • Covers 1 hemmed silk scarf and 1 unhemmed wool scarf, all equipment (turkey roasters, dowels, twine, baskets, scissors, paper towels, latex gloves, plastic, mordants}, table coverings, information class summary sheet instructions and mordant mixing. *This full day class will have a break for lunch