Aya Fiber Studio

This workshop is located in Stuart FL

Eco-printing is using plants to dye and print on fiber through contact printing methods. Botanical printing is the addition of natural dyes for added color.

During our workshops; 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 create samples and experiment with different fibers. We will use natural plant materials brought 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 eucalyptus, and other 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-4:00 pm

• Class fee: $600: You can pay a deposit to secure your spot and the balance will be due 45 days before class date
• Materials fee: $60 payable day of class

MATERIALS LIST (click to open)

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 HAVE A KNOWLEDGE OF MORDANTS