#105 M. Theresa Brown—Ecoprint on Silk & Wool Naturally Full day Wednesday $100

#105  M. Theresa Brown—Eco print on Silk & Wool Naturally   Full day Wednesday 9am-4pm  Bldg 7 North  $100

Skill level:  All levels welcome

Workshop Description:  Learn how to create beautiful natural plant designs directly from Nature on silk and wool. Eco printing (also known as botanical printing) involves collecting leaves, plants and flowers to imprint their images directly upon protein fibers using the process taught in the workshop.  Students will learn techniques to create beautiful, natural designs with colors drawn directly from Nature on silk and wool.  At the end of the day, students will take home their silk and wool eco printed samples and the knowledge to continue Eco printing from Nature's resources. Eco printing is a natural, sustainable art form.

Students should bring: * A one gallon empty water jug to use as weight (can be filled at class) * Leaves from their area with emphasis on high tannin leaves such as oak, maples, rose, hickory, sumac, blackberry, kudzu and interesting weeds. Fun additional plants (usually store bought) are eucalyptus and colorful " flat" flowers such as daises. No thick plants..

Homework: Collect leaves-fresh or dry (they can be re-hydrated in water).  Try to keep them flat.

Material Fee: $25  Includes 1 unhemmed wool scarf and 1 hemmed silk scarf, use of materials and equipment for dye process, sheet of instructions. 

Class Limit:  14