3 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP in NORTH CAROLINA
This workshop is located in Murphy North Carolina
Eco-printing is a process of using plants to dye and print on fiber through contact printing methods. Botanical Printing is the addition of using natural dyes for added color.
During this workshop; participants will explore the alchemy of water, plant materials, heat, and metal and finish the class with beautiful prints on natural fiber fabrics.
In this workshop, we will be experimenting with different fibers. We will be using North Carolina natural plant materials brought with you from your garden. I will show you processes that have worked well for me and the equipment and bundling techniques that are used.
Be prepared for the wonderful smells that can only come from natural leaves, and be open to the magic
The 3-Day workshop will cover:
- THE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ECO-PRINTING
- FABRIC SELECTIONS & PREP (PLEASE PRE-SCOUR FABRICS BEFORE CLASS)
- CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANTS FOR DYEING AND UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE TANNIN PLAYS
- UNDERSTANDING THE PRINT PROCESS ON BOTH PROTEIN & CELLULOSE FIBERS
- MORDANTING COTTON & LINEN FIBERS: we will discuss methods of mordanting cellulose fabrics
- DIFFERENT METHODS OF PREPARING THE LEAVES FOR CONTACT PRINTING
- DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR LAYING OUT YOUR LEAVES
- METHODS OF ROLLING, TYING AND COOKING BUNDLES
- BUNDLING OVERSIZED FIBER AND CLOTHING
- USING DYE BLANKETS TO GET BACKGROUND COLOR
- INDIGO AND ECO PRINT
Class Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm
- Class fee: $480: Can pay a deposit and balance will be due 30 days prior to class date
- Materials fee: $60 payable day of class
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Class size is limited to 10 students. Enroll early, this workshop tends to fill quickly.
YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN AN INTRO CLASS BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS OR HAVING A KNOWLEDGE OF MORDANTS
LODGING IS AVAILABLE AT THE RANCH : https://wagonmasterranchresort.com/lodging
Relevant Feedback
Suzanne is a wonderful teacher and we created many beautiful eco-printed pieces.
I recently attended a workshop at Aya Fiber Studio and had an amazing time! The workshop was not only informative but also fun. I also met wonderful women and enjoyed great conversations. The atmosphere was welcoming, and I walked away with lots of knowledge. Additionally, the cost of the class is a great value based on everything you walk away with. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to learn and have a great time.
Amazing class, learned sooo much! Suzanne was wonderful and the group we were in class were all fun and helpful! Can’t wait to take another class in the future!!
I am very happy to have had an opportunity to take Suzanne Connor’s 3 Day Botanical Workshop. I learned a great deal and came away with many beautiful samples. Techniques were well explained and the hands on experience has given me more confidence to further my interest in this form of media My sister and two friends had such a good time, We enjoyed meeting and talking with the other students and we all benefited from shared ideas and results. I highly recommend this
course.
Instructors
Suzanne Connors
Contact us
- Suzanne Connors
- ay••••o@gma••••l.com
- 3366934606
Location
Classifications
Categories
- Seasonal- Blue in the Mountains
- Natural Dyes
- Eco Print
Levels
- Intermediate
- Advanced