#203 M. Theresa Brown—Ecoprint on Leather in Color & Naturally Full day Thursday $100

#203  M. Theresa Brown—Ecoprint on Leather in Color & Naturally    Full day Thursday $100

Skill level:  Intermediate

Workshop Description: Learn how to ecoprint on lambskin leather naturally as well as create a beautiful background in color! Ecoprinting (also known as botanical printing) involves collecting leaves, plants and flowers to imprint their images directly upon their leather.  Students will learn: Leather-everything you need to know to understand, locate, select and work with leathers that accept ecoprinting no matter where you live!  Equipment-what you need and how to use it- most of which you already have! Plants-All about plants, leaves, weeds and flowers and using them on Leather. Mordants- descriptions and ratios. Dyes- easy to use selections for permanent results. Care - and conditioning of your leather.  Tools- cross over tools many crafters already have for leather work. Sources for leather, dyes and mordants and tools (in US and online.) Facebook Group-private group exclusively for my students and tutorial customers to learn more.  At the end of class students will leave with 2 samples (approx. 8” x 18”) of ecoprinted lambskin leather- naturally ecoprinted and in color and the ability to continue the process with the knowledge gained in the workshop.    

Students should bring:  Students should bring 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 daisy type flowers. No thick plants.

Homework:  Collect your plant matter.

Material Fee:  $35  Includes 2 pieces of lambskin approx 8 x 18”, use of materials and equipment for dye process.

Class Limit:  12