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

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

Skill level:  Beginner

Workshop Description:  Learn how to create beautiful natural plant designs directly from Nature on silk and wool. Ecoprinting (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 ecoprinted samples and the knowledge to continue Ecoprinting from Nature's resources. Ecoprinting 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