Eco printing/Dyeing workshop

Eco-printing (or Botanical printing as it is also known) is a process by which the colours and shapes of leaves or other natural plant material are transferred onto fabric.

In this session, Jacqui will be sharing the techniques of natural dyeing on fabrics using a variety of leaves, onion skins, rust, and other interesting objects. You will be sure to go home with a collection of small samples showing some interesting shapes and colours that have been created through boiling and steaming your fabrics bundles.

Small samples are great for use in card making, collaging, book covering, and quilting.  Great fun and no experience necessary.

Please bring a large towel to cover your working area, some newspapers, a pair of rubber gloves, and a waterproof apron. If you have access to eucalyptus, maple, oak, rose, walnut, geranium or bramble leaves, plus onion skins, (red or white), please also bring these along.

*Please note, you won't be able to create effective eco prints with all leaves so just the leaves I have stated should be brought with you.

What’s included:

• Fabric to print onto
• Use of all tools & equipment
• Tea, Coffee & Cake - Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
• Free Parking.
• 10% off purchases of full price fabric, haberdashery or patterns made on the day at the Sew Me Something shop 
• 10% off purchases made in our lovely on site cafe, The Makers' Kitchen
• 10% off future workshop bookings made on the day you are attending one

What you need to bring:

• A large towel to cover your working area
• Some newspapers
• A pair of rubber gloves
• A waterproof apron
• If you have access to eucalyptus, maple, oak, rose, walnut, geranium or bramble leaves, plus onion skins, (red or white), please also bring these along.

Tutor: Jacqui Smithson

Important info:

* Please note we need a minimum of 6 attendees to be able to run this workshop, if minimum numbers are not met, we will offer to transfer your booking to another workshop or offer a refund 

*All workshops are non refundable unless cancelled by us, please ensure you can attend the date you are booking