Botanical Eco Printing with Cholena Hughes
Join First Nations Artist and Weaver Cholena Hughes and explore the beautiful art of eco-printing. Using botanicals, you’ll create your own wearable or practical pieces – perfect as thoughtful handmade gifts or for carrying your market treasures.
🌿 GATHAA First Nations Botanicals Market
📅 Date: Saturday 11 October 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 – 10:00am (plus drying time – collect your work between 11:00am – 1:00pm)
📍 Location: Fairhill Native Plants & Botanic Gardens, 114–132 Fairhill Rd, Ninderry
🎟️ Ticket Price: $55.00
About the Workshop
Cholena will guide you in selecting plant materials to achieve stunning results. Eco-printing uses natural botanicals to transfer colours, shapes, and intricate details directly onto fabric.
This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop takes a relaxed, creative approach. You’ll eco-print onto two cotton tote bags (in a choice of colours) – or you can bring along your own plain cotton t-shirt to personalise your own creation of country.
Suitable For
Ages 16+
Beginners welcome
What’s Included
All materials and equipment supplied
Two cotton tote bags to print and keep (or BYO 1 x Cotton shirt)
About Cholena Hughes
Cholena (Koa) was born on Turrbal Country, grew up on Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Country (Bribie Island), and now lives on Jinibara Country (Sunshine Coast Hinterland).
Her diverse art practice reflects a deep respect for the natural environment. Wandering the bush, observing the intricate details of Country, and embracing self-care through nature are at the heart of her work. Through eco-printing and weaving, Cholena shares these connections, offering others a glimpse into her lived experiences with Country.
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