Fiber Arts - 39404061

Create one of a kind scarves, bags and paper using natural print and dye processes.
Great techniques for Fiber Artists, Bookbinders and More!
Eco Printing is a technique where plants, leaves and flowers are bundled with a textile or paper to make a contact print, leaving the plants shapes, colors and textures. The bundles are steamed or simmered along with a fixative to release the naturally occurring dyes found inside the plants creating a work of art both natural and unique.
In the first half of the class students will prep their fabric bundles for a simmer process which takes 2-3 hrs depending on the fabric type. Students can un-wrap their bundles right away or return the next day for their eco art.
Materials list
All Classes-Plant Material

Some plant materials will be provided, however, students are encouraged to forage and bring in their own to test out. Both the leaves and flowers from different plants and trees will be used. Please use caution when collecting. Because some plants are poisonous or can irritate skin, make sure to identify a plant before you touch it and use gloves. Plant material can be green or dried and plants that work best are rich in Tannin.

The following is a list of plants that have been successfully printed in the past:


• Oak
• Maple
• Australian Pine (must be fresh)
• Sumac
• Chestnut
• Guava
• Pecan
• Sweet Gum
• Cotinus
• Rose leaves (from the florist)
• Eucalyptus (round)
• Onion Skins (red or yellow)


Other Materials needed:
• 1 gallon jug-empty or full will be used as weight
• 1 shallow ½ shoe box size plastic container
• Bakers Twine
• Gloves (latex or nitrile)
• Plastic wrap with the slide cutter

Following are materials for specific workshop dates, please bring the materials that correspond to your workshop:

Silk
• Silk scarf from Please choose from the 8mm machine hemmed Habotai Stock # MH8, Sizes 8x54, 21x21, 8x72, or 11x60
Cotton
• Cotton Bag- from Please choose either the Small Stuffable Tote Stock #SSCT or the Boho Hobo Bag Stock #BC272
Paper
• 15 Sheets Watercolor paper 9x12- Canson XL Pads

• 2 Silk scarves. Please choose from the 8mm machine hemmed Habotai Stock, Sizes 8x54, 21x21, 8x72, or 11x60
Some plant materials will be provided, however, students are encouraged to forage and bring in their own to test out. Both the leaves and flowers from different plants and trees will be used. Please use caution when collecting. Because some plants are poisonous or can irritate skin, make sure to identify a plant before you touch it and use gloves. Plant material can be green or dried and plants that work best are rich in Tannin.
The following is a list of plants that have been successfully printed in the past:
• Oak
• Maple
• Australian Pine (must be fresh)
• Sumac
• Chestnut
• Guava
• Pecan
• Sweet Gum
• Cotinus
• Rose leaves (from the florist)
• Eucalyptus (round)
• Onion Skins (red or yellow)
Other Materials needed:
• 1 gallon jug-empty or full will be used as weight

• 2 Silk scarves. Please choose from the 8mm machine hemmed Habotai Stock, Sizes 8x54, 21x21, 8x72, or 11x60
Some plant materials will be provided, however, students are encouraged to forage and bring in their own to test out. Both the leaves and flowers from different plants and trees will be used. Please use caution when collecting. Because some plants are poisonous or can irritate skin, make sure to identify a plant before you touch it and use gloves. Plant material can be green or dried and plants that work best are rich in Tannin.
The following is a list of plants that have been successfully printed in the past:
• Oak
• Maple
• Australian Pine (must be fresh)
• Sumac
• Chestnut
• Guava
• Pecan
• Sweet Gum
• Cotinus
• Rose leaves (from the florist)
• Eucalyptus (round)
• Onion Skins (red or yellow)
Other Materials needed:
• 1 gallon jug-empty or full will be used as weight