#202 M. Theresa Brown: Ecoprint in Color on Silk & Wool Full day Thursday $100

100  M. Theresa Brown:  Ecoprint in Color on Silk & Wool    Full day Thursday 9am-4pm  Bldg 7 North $100

Skill level:  All levels welcome

Workshop Description:  Learn how to imprint beautiful Plant designs from Nature and create a background in rich color 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 you learn in the workshop. Students will learn techniques to enhance the natural designs to create richly colored backgrounds on their silk and wool. At the end of the day, students will take home both a silk and wool scarf sample ecoprinted in color and the knowledge to continue Ecoprinting from Nature's resources. Class is beginner friendly!  Ecoprinting is a natural, sustainable art form.

Students should bring:

• I gallon empty water jug to use as a weight. (can be filled at class)
• Leaves from their area with emphasis on high tannin leaves such as oak, maples, rose, hickory, sumac and interesting weeds. Fun additional plants (usually store bought) are eucalyptus and colorful flowers such as gerber daises. No thick or woody plants or waxy leaves such as camellia.

Homework:  Collect leaves and plants fresh or dry (dry can be rehydrated in class if you bring a small bucket for water).  Try to keep them flat.

Material Fee:  $30  Covers 1 hemmed silk scarf and 1 merino wool scarf (unfinished edges), all equipment and disposables (turkey roasters, dowels, twine, baskets, scissors, paper towels, latex gloves, rubber bands, plastic) mordants, use of 2 pre-dyed color blankets, information and summary sheets.

Class Limit:  12