Eco Leaf Printing, Indigo & Natural Dyeing Workshop

Eco Leaf Printing & Natural Dyeing on Fabric Workshop

Join us for an inspiring hands-on workshop.

Explore the art of Eco Leaf Printing and natural dyeing with Avocado and Indigo on fabric.

✨ Take home a unique, beautifully dyed linen top, sample fabrics, knowledge, skills & inspiration from your amazing day of exploring the magic of natural dyeing & eco leaf printing in an enchanting environment with creative and inspiring classmates!!

• A beautiful Linen top sewn and ready to dye.
• Linen and silk fabrics to experiment with.

🌿✨ Leaf Printing Techniques:

• How to select and prepare leaves for printing.
• Fabric preparation and mordanting.
• Rolling, bundling, folding and steaming techniques.

🌿🥑 Natural Dyeing with Avocado & Indigo:

• How to extract and prepare natural dye from avocado pits and skins.

• Understanding the indigo vat process.
• Creating deep, rich blues with natural indigo dye.
• Layering techniques for complex patterns.

🫱🏼🫲🏼 Hands-On Practice:

• Participants will create their own eco leaf printed linen top and fabric pieces.
• Experiment with dye baths using avocado and indigo dyes.
• Tips for troubleshooting and achieving consistent results.

🤩 Celebrate

• Show and tell.
• How to care for naturally dyed fabrics.
• Q&A session for personalized guidance.
• Take home your unique hand-dyed and eco-printed fabrics.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have learned valuable techniques, explored the wonders of natural color, and gained the confidence to continue eco-friendly dyeing at home.

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