Learn the essential steps to begin your natural dyeing and printing (ecoprinting) journey with textile artist Annette Wiguna, using eco-friendly and affordable ingredients sourced from your pantry and garden. This one-day workshop is specially designed for beginners and those with prior experience in natural dyeing and/or ecoprinting.
In this one full day workshop, you will learn how to:
Choose suitable natural fabrics and scour them appropriately
Identify different types of plants and use them for dyeing and printing
Make up a eucalyptus dye bath from scratch and a dye bath using a natural dye extract
Use vinegar soak for protein fabrics
Mordanting with iron water for cellulose fabrics
Make your own soy milk binder for cellulose fabrics
Effectively bundle your fabrics for clear prints
Apply basic shibori folding techniques for resist dyeing
Extend the colour range by using pH modifier
Determine the role of a steamer and dye bath
With regular practice, the above skills will prepare you for Advanced Botanical Printing where you can learn more about printing with blankets, dye infusion, and more exploratory techniques.
The completion of this course will also enable you to participate in the bimonthly Social Dye Session.
For more info and booking please click on the event link.
