Upcoming Workshops
Eco printing is a sustainable, natural dyeing technique of capturing botanical prints directly from live and dried plants.
In our Eco Printing workshops, students will create a sustainably hand-dyed silk scarf, work into paper, or their own project. Eco-printing employs the use of botanical material as the design elements. Participants will learn how to coax the color and shape of their live plant material design into the fabric. Each student will take home their very own one-of-a-kind eco printed silk scarf.
Beginner to experienced levels are welcomed!
May 4th, 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
Eco Printing Workshop at
Seasons Garden Center, NJ
Botanical natural dyeing is the process of embedding botanical “stamps” directly from plant material into fabric or paper. Working with natural elements such as leaves, blossoms, berries, vegetables and bark, you will design and dye your own silk scarf. As you are waiting for the materials to process, Kathy will guide you on a nature walk to discuss the dyeing characteristics of different types of natural materials. Participants are encouraged to collect and flatten botanicals prior to the workshop. We will break for lunch. Feel free to pack a lunch or preorder an optional boxed lunch from our local gourmet deli.
May 19th, 2024
9:30am - 2:30pm
Eco Printing Workshop at
Sue's Art Class & Create Studio
Students will be provided with a list of plant items that can be brought to use in designing. The workshop will begin with a discussion about the colors the collected plants will produce on silk or paper. Students will learn how to arrange their “live plant design” on a silk scarf. The textiles will be processed using a bundling and cooking technique. This will cause the plants to decompose discharging color dye prints into the fabric.
Dates Coming Soon
Summer 2024:
Seasons Garden Center, NJ
Private & Group Workshops
Gather your garden club, fiber guild or group of friends & family to immerse yourselves in creativity with nature. Have Kathleen come to your location, or join her at
Seasons Garden Center in Washington Crossing, PA.
Dates and times will be mutually agreed upon.
Your attendees will design and naturally dye with plants and more to create a one-of-a-kind, beautiful silk scarf. Kathleen will guide your group through each step including the selection, composition and the magical process of "eco printing" your plant design.
Group discounts are available. Prices include an 8 x 72 inch silk scarf and all other supplies. Contact Kathleen directly to book your group and discuss pricing today!
