Natural Dyeing & Eco Leaf Printing Workshops

Discover the magic of natural dyeing and eco leaf printing, learn how to create your own beautiful textiles. These hands-on workshops is designed to inspire beginners and experienced textiles creatives alike.

What You Will Learn

During these workshops, you will explore eco leaf printing step by step. Selecting and preparing leaves for clear and impressive botanical prints. Additionally, you will discover the best ways to choose and prepare fabrics for natural dyeing. As a result, you gain the confidence to continue dyeing at home.

Explore Natural Dyeing Techniques

We will experiment with dye baths including avocado and indigo dye. You will receive expert guidance to help you troubleshoot, adjust your technique and achieve consistent results.

Participants will explore:

• Eco printing on different fibres including silk, linen, wool, felt and nuno felt.
• Pre dyeing and over-dyeing techniques and processes
• Unique dye blanket techniques.
• How fibre and textiles influence print clarity
• Bundling and tying techniques for print clarity
• Steaming vs submersion processes 
• Heating times and temperature considerations for clear, well-defined prints
• Moisture content for design details 
• Pattern, layers and density 
• Mordants for natural dyes and eco printing
• Colour modifiers and how they affect results
• Preparing and selecting botanicals for strong prints

What You Will Take Home from the Eco Printing Workshop

Depending on which workshop you attend, you will take home beautifully dyed, samples and items. In addition, you will leave with new knowledge, fresh skills and creative inspiration.

What’s Included

• All materials and equipment supplied
• New skills, creative techniques and expert guidance

What to Bring to your Eco Printing Workshop

Please bring a water bottle, your lunch and comfortable clothing suitable for dyeing activities. Closed-in shoes are required for safety. Light refreshments will also be provided.

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