Eco-Printing

2-Day Workshop with Robin Kasowitz

Saturday – Sunday May 20-21, 2023, 9am-4pm

All Levels

Have fun creating and mastering Eco Printing on fabric! Eco Printing is a technique where leaves and flowers create their shapes, color, and marks on fabric. The results are marvelously unique and eye-catching. We will be uncovering the important, secret tricks of the trade when creating gorgeous and lasting Eco Prints. We will be covering various topics beginning with:

• What is Eco-Printing?
• A brief fascinating history of Eco Printing and the vast possibilities
• Identifying and Collecting the plants
• Preparation of Plant Materials
• Identifying and Preparing the Textiles
• Scouring and Mordanting Textiles
• Examining Modifying Agents for Print Variation

Then we will move into the printing process as follows:

• Laying out the leaf design
• Multiple folding and bundling techniques
• Utilizing iron as a print modifier and mordant
• Colour Fixation and Wash Care
• If time allows experimenting with Ice Dyeing.

By the end of the workshop, the participants will have:

• Created their uniquely personal Eco Print scarf and other samples
• Knowledge and competence in carrying out the process of Eco Printing with beautiful results.
• A user-friendly highly efficient references list, thorough class notes and a practical supply list.

Non-members $310 / Members $300 

Masks may be required in the classroom depending on community spread. Masks requirements are subject to change. If you are not willing to wear a mask please do not sign up to attend a Studio Schweinfurth workshop.

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