Eco Printing & Bundle Dyeing: A Hands-On Botanical Workshop

Step into the vibrant world of eco printing through the wonder of bundle dyeing—an alchemical process that extracts pigments from natural materials to create striking patterns on textiles. Under Naomi’s guidance, we will work with flowers, leaves, tea, onion skins, and other botanicals to create one-of-a-kind impressions on fabric. Each participant will be provided with pre-treated fabric pieces, ready to soak up the beauty of natural pigments. As your bundles steam and set, you’ll also explore the art of Hapa-zome—a playful technique that uses pounding to transfer plant colors and textures directly onto cloth. This immersive workshop offers a rich introduction to botanical printing, blending artistry and experimentation. You’ll leave with a small collection of hand-printed fabric treasures and a deeper appreciation for the potential and unexpected beauty found in everyday botanicals. Expect an atmosphere of joyful creativity, tactile discovery, and a sensory journey through the botanical world.

DATES & TIMES:

• Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00pm

LENGTH: 1.5 hours

LOCATION: Studio 445, 1000 Parker Street. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your workshop time to allow time to check in. There will be somone to help you check-in outside of the studio.

AGES: Adults (ages 16 and up), Suitable for beginners and up

PRICE: $35 Equity Price, $45 Standard Price, $55 Supporter Price

ACCESSIBILITY: This studio is not wheelchair accessible. The studio is located up a flight of stairs and there is no elevator avalaible. Studios may be hot due to the summer weather. We will communicate verbally with members of the public using listening and spoken language in English. Seating in the studio is varied, some may have chairs or stools at short height, counter, or bar height seating. Weight capacities of seating is unknown. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs.

Naomi Yamamoto earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction from the Fibre Program at the Alberta College of Art and Design. As the founder of Flight Path Designs, she specializes in designing graphic leather goods and textiles. Inspired by the intersection of history and design, Naomi infuses her creations with a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Her upbringing, steeped in exposure to Japanese craft traditions, continues to shape her artistic vision. With years of experience leading dyeing workshops for groups and corporate teams, Naomi is dedicated to sharing her expertise.

REFUND POLICY

The refund deadline is July 1, 2026. All refund requests received on or before July 1, 2026 will be honoured. Please note that the Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable, and we do not have control over this part of the fee. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or refund requests due to extenuating circumstances.

Festival Concert in MacLean Park: Festival Concert in MacLean Park: Saturday, July 25 from 3pm - 8pm

Join us at MacLean Park for an afternoon and evening of live music, public art activities, food trucks, and a beer garden from 3:00–8:00 PM. Browse the art shop, take part in free all-ages creative activities, and enjoy performances throughout the day in the park. Come early and make a full day of it by visiting the neighbouring Strathcona Blocks Party from 12:00–5:00 PM on the 800 block of East Hastings, featuring local businesses, free activities, and live performances before settling in for the concert and evening festivities.

This is workshop is part of the vibrant celebration of visual and performing arts of the 6th annual Eastside Arts Festival, where creativity knows no bounds. The Eastside Arts Festival (formerly Create! Arts Festival) is a young and up-in-coming grassroots initiative, bringing together local artists and performers and the community to explore, learn and create art together in the Eastside Arts District.

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The 4th Annual Eastside Arts Society Contemporary Art Raffle features one-of-a-kind artworks generously donated by celebrated Vancouver artists, with proceeds supporting EAS programming, including arts festivals, the Eastside Arts District, and Studio 101 youth workshops.

Only 165 tickets are available. Tickets are on sale June 3–October 14, with early bird draws on August 7 and September 18, and the final draw on October 15.

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