Eco Printing Workshop

What is Eco Printing?
It involves pressing the whole of the plant, be it leaf, stem or flower, flat against the fabric, and with a little bit of magic, the entire image is transferred!
The Eco printing workshop is fun, experimental and often has intriguing results, which can simultaneously frustrate and fascinate!
On this one day eco printing workshop for beginners you will learn the different techniques used to transfer colour from plant material directly onto textiles. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at the methods of rolling, bundling and hammering. The pros and cons of each and how to apply them depending on your end goal? You will gather fresh plant material growing here at Gingerfields to use and to take home for further practice. should you wish?
The decorative nature of eco printing makes perfect for adorning stationary, soft furnishing, clothing…
On the day, we will discuss how to grow, harvest and store plant material for year round use. How to scour and mordant your fabric in preparation for printing. How to make and use iron water before moving on to:
Collect dye plant material
Make an iron bath
Set up a steam bath
Roll , bundle or hammer our fabric samples for steaming
Rinse and dry samples for labelling
Discuss the resulting works
All materials provided. Light refreshment included. Please bring a lunch
£75
For further details and to book visit: https://gingerfields.co.uk/courses/eco-printing-workshop/