A Foraging Stroll Up Killiney Hill & Eco-Printing With Irish Linen

Join me for a wholesome afternoon foraging in nature with spectacular sea views ending with a fun eco printing session in a local pub. Create your own textile print from oak and blackberry leaves on authentic Irish linen and bring it home as a decorative piece of art or wear as a trendy scarf!

Our journey begins at the base of Killiney Hill, a beloved public park nestled beside the quaint seaside village of Dalkey. Only half an hour from the city, these woodlands are well worth a visit and you will earn great insight from me as a deep-rooted local!

I will guide you through the woods as we gather leaves to be used in our eco printing session. After a leisurely hike to the Obelisk at the top of the hill, take in dazzling views of Dublin Bay and its mountains...I might even point out a few tree tops from the backyard of a certain U2 frontman’s humble abode!

Our foraging trip will end back at the base of the hill in the cosy and picturesque Druids Chair Pub, where I will lead you in the centuries’ old technique of eco printing. You will create a one-of-a-kind design that is not only beautiful but also friendly to the environment. Each piece is a reflection of the natural world and the colours and patterns found in it, making them truly special and meaningful. A superb way to create a lasting reminder of a day well spent in nature and by the Irish sea.

A very happy group with their finished eco print creations!

Making our way through the woods to forage for leaves

Arriving at the Obelisk at the top of Killiney Hill

Stunning views of Dublin Bay

A collection of oak and blackberry leaves to be used for eco printing on Irish linen

Preparing the linen and leaves for eco printing

Carefully placing the leaves on the linen creating a unique design

Irish linen eco printed with the natural dyes of blackberry and oak leaves

A fininshed linen eco print displayed as a wall hanging

A fininshed linen eco print worn as a stylish scarf

A finished linen eco print turned into a gorgeous nature inspired cushion cover

Host or Publisher Alison Nea of Modh Textiles