Natural Dyeing Workshop with Local Botanicals and

Inspired By Nature Tasmania

Natural dyeing workshop exploring colour potentials of local plants and food waste. Silk provided to create an art piece to take home.

Moonah Arts Centre

H﻿ave you been curious about eco-dyeing and eco-printing? Do you want to learn more about this natural, plastic free process?I will share with you simple and more advanced techniques to create a beautiful and unique art piece. I am providing high quality silk satin that measures 1800mm x 450mm for each participant. You will be able to create many pieces depending on your vision. You can also keep it as a wonderful large scarf as a gift for yourself or for a loved one.Together we will experiment with traditional and modern techniques with local botanicals and food waste to create gorgeous prints and textures. You will be able to take these simple techniques home to continue your experiments. This is an inclusive and supportive workshop that is open to everyone, no experience needed - only a desire to learn and create. All materials are provided - What is offered?<ul><li>Locally foraged plant material </li><li>A Large piece of silk that you can create into a wall hanger, use in your sewing or embroidery projects, or just keep as a beautiful scarf</li><li>Other materials required for bundling and heating</li><li>Materials for watercolour painting</li><li>Afternoon Tea </li><li>A warm and inclusive space to learn and connect</li></ul>Information that is shared:<ul><li>What is natural dyeing AKA eco-dyeing? And why is it important?</li><li>What fibers are best for natural dyeing and how to prepare them </li><li>Which Local plants and food waste is best and their colour potentials</li><li>What is mordanting? - Pre and post dyeing</li><li>H﻿ow to use a blanket and other barriers</li><li>Creative techniques with fabric bundling </li><li>Different brewing options</li><li>How to care for your naturally dyed and printed fabrics</li><li>PDF with more information will be shared after the workshop</li></ul>With this information we will create our own art piece to take home.While we wait patiently for our bundles (approx 1.5 hours) we will paint with flowers on watercolour paper and watch the amazing colour transformation with different pH modifiers. During this time we will also enjoy afternoon tea that is provided.Things to note:<ul><li>Please wear clothes to get messy or bring an apron. </li><li>You are welcome to purchase more silk on the day if you desire. </li><li>You can bring plants from your garden - please be mindful when you harvest.</li><li>B﻿ring your own lunch or something to share - there are cafes nearby if you wish to purchase something.</li></ul>I am very excited to share this with the community and look forward to meeting you all. Please let me know if you have any questions. Coralee WilliamsInspired By Nature Tasmania<a href="https://www.inspiredbynaturetasmania.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">My business website for more information</a>

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