# Event Details - **Event Name**: Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Give your old clothes new life by eco-printing magic plant patterns with leaves, flowers, and seeds—fun, colour, and hands-on!About this EventThis hands-on workshop introduces the basic concepts of eco-printing, a beautiful natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, seeds, and bark to transfer colours and organic shapes directly onto fabric. The result is a one-of-a-kind textile, coloured by nature.No experience needed—just bring your eco-friendly vibe and get ready to create!What you'll learn:Dye plants and how they workThe use of mordants (colour fasteners)Fabric types for natural dyeingParticipants are invited to upcycle a piece of their own clothing or fabric by transforming it through eco-printing.What to bring:One light-coloured item (preferably white), made of cotton, linen, rayon, or silkThe fabric must be washed beforehand and free of finishes or softeners to ensure the best resultsThin fabrics work best, and blouses are preferable to pants since they're lighter and easier to handleAny plants you'd like to bringAll other materials are provided, including the Botanical Contact Printing booklet with all recipes.Alongside traditional dye plants, we will also work with plants gathered from the streets, encouraging a deeper awareness of the generous and often overlooked nature that surrounds us—even in an urban environment like Metro Vancouver.Led by the artist Fernanda Mascarenhas, this workshop is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and give new life to a garment you already own.Learn more about the artist's work at www.fernandamascarenhas.comThis workshop is offered free of charge, thanks to the support of the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-westminster/upcycle-your-clothes-eco-printing-with-plants/100001996919019543 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Centennial Lodge - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Westminster - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Centennial Lodge - **lat**: 49.216644 - **long**: -122.9072714 - **full address**: Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park - 3rd Ave X 1st St, New Westminster, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/17a970b22f11bb826f39cde0e1c753f95a62226c5eee88ff3c677a009ebf7a7b-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1786833887 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants being held? - **A:** Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park - 3rd Ave X 1st St, New Westminster, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants? - **A:** Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants is organized by Fernanda Mascarenhas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Upcycle your Clothes: Eco-printing with Plants is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Westminster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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