Intro to Eco Print- 1 day workshop

In this Eco-Print workshop, we will be creating samples- you may use well scoured 2nd hand fabrics torn into 14” strips ( 1-2 yd long) or order fabrics from Dharma or Thai Silk. For this class we are ONLY using SILK or Wool fabrics- Strive to make sample sized pieces that you can use in the future to recreate at home. I would rather see students leave with many samples ( both good & bad) then spend time making scarves or items to sell.

Our workshops are technique driven- NOT PRODUCT and you will be able to print as many as time allows.

INTRO CLASSES- BRING PROTEIN FIBERS ONLY ( WE ARE NOT MORDANTING IN THE INTRO CLASS)

  • 2-3 hand towels/ roll paper towel, old studio towels work well.

  • thin medical gloves ( iron stains nails)

  • 3 YD. Thick Flannel sheeting (thick) You will need 1 piece of flannel for each piece you plan to print. ( If flannel is unavailable you can use french terry cotton or as a last resort, old cotton sheeting)

    https://www.onlinefabricstore.com/hanes-heavy-flannel-drapery-lining-natural-fabric

    https://www.fabric.com/buy/uk-522/hanes-drapery-lining-heavy-flannel-natural

    https://www.amazon.com/Hanes-Drapery-Lining-Heavy-Flannel

    https://organiccottonplus.com

  • Large Black Plastic trash Garbage bag

  • 2 YD. Fabric : PROTEIN fibers ONLY: SILK, WOOL, WOOL/SILK BLEND ( Cellulose is used in Botanical Print Workshop)

  • (1) scarf : wool/silk scarves NO LARGER than 14” x 72”

    https://www.dharmatrading.com

    https://www.thaisilks.com

  • Notebook with pencil

  • Digital camera/phone to record your layout and compare with results.

  • Bring leaves from home ( with high tannin content) we can also do a walk about, Florist in plaza, check grocery for Eucalyptus, Flowers not used in this workshop; Good leaves to bring: Causarina, Silk Oak, Castor Bean, Wild willow, Copper leaf, Green from strawberries, Maho leaves, Various leaves for sampling

  • 2 plastic shoe box or old tupperware container

  • plastic sheeting (painters plastic) Can purchase in Home Depot Paint Department

  • Old sheeting torn into 2” strips for bundling or Medical ACE Bandages.( 4-6)

  • (6) Wood Dowels: Min 1” thick- 16” long ( HD or Lowes; they will cut in store, can also use wood pole from closet dept.)