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Eco-Printing: Revealing Natures Hidden Magic
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Come experience the magic of eco‐printing, a technique of making direct contact botanical prints by using the natural pigment found in plants. When the historic methods of natural dying and contemporary print techniques are combined the results are stunning one of a kind plant portraits captured on paper.
During the last few days students will bring together the unique collection of eco prints they’ve made and create meaningful works to express the weeks experience. Make brushes and other mark making tools from natural materials for embellishing the prints with ink. Create a Z-fold nature book, journal, and work of art incorporating bits of found natural materials using simple stitching and binding techniques.
The unpredictable and often surprising result is what makes the process of eco printing so exciting. Prepare yourself to be awed by Mother Nature’s magic!
- Walk the surrounding grounds to gather plant material with which to experiment and find out what leaves are best to use and why.
- Discuss safety procedures and the sustainable practice of foraging and gathering plant material.
- Try three techniques for making paper bundles: layering, rolling and folding.
- Explore the use of iron water and copper water as mordants and incorporate natural dyes.
- Experiment with a variety of papers, a few fabrics and become aware of the variables that can affect the outcome of your prints.
- Work with two methods of heating: steaming and simmering in water. This is where the magic of pigment to paper transfer happens!
During the last few days students will bring together the unique collection of eco prints they’ve made and create meaningful works to express the weeks experience. Make brushes and other mark making tools from natural materials for embellishing the prints with ink. Create a Z-fold nature book, journal, and work of art incorporating bits of found natural materials using simple stitching and binding techniques.
The unpredictable and often surprising result is what makes the process of eco printing so exciting. Prepare yourself to be awed by Mother Nature’s magic!
*** This class is full ***
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Experience the Magic of Eco Printing
Sunday, July 21st 10am - 5pm at Madison Wool 56-A Wall Street Madison, CT |
Come experience the magic of eco‐printing on paper, a process of making direct contact botanical prints from the natural pigment found in plants. Combining contemporary print techniques with historic methods of natural dying can result in stunning one of a kind plant portraits captured on paper.
- Experiment with a variety of papers including – printmaking & watercolor paper, deli paper, and book pages
- Try two techniques for making paper bundles: layering cut and folded sheets and rolling long strips.
- Explore the use of iron water and copper water as mordants and incorporate natural dyes.
- Work with two methods of heating: steaming and simmering in water. This is where the magic of pigment to paper transfer happens!
- Discuss safety procedures and the sustainable practice of foraging and gathering plant material.
The unpredictable and often surprising result is what makes the process of eco printing so exciting. Prepare to be wowed by Mother Nature’s magic!
Your finished eco prints can be used for making books, journals, cards, tags, scrolls, collages, as a foundation for stitching and drawing, and can be embellished with items such as small twigs, shells, stones, or small pieces of metal.
No experience necessary. All tools, supplies and most plant material will be provided. If you can, please bring a few shrub or tree leaves, and flowers you might like to try using.
Nothing too fleshy (succulents) and nothing toxic.
Registration information here
Your finished eco prints can be used for making books, journals, cards, tags, scrolls, collages, as a foundation for stitching and drawing, and can be embellished with items such as small twigs, shells, stones, or small pieces of metal.
No experience necessary. All tools, supplies and most plant material will be provided. If you can, please bring a few shrub or tree leaves, and flowers you might like to try using.
Nothing too fleshy (succulents) and nothing toxic.
Registration information here
Comments from past eco print workshops:
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the workshop today. You created a very welcoming space and your yard is a true sanctuary. You are clearly very knowledgeable about eco-printing and have a great teaching style. I look forward to taking another class sometime. ~ Elaine Brooks, Canterbury, CT
It was a great time, gathering the natural material, chatting, and learning new ways to create. Thanks for offering this! ~ Carol A. Watson, Bozrah, CT
Thanks so much for sharing your expertise, techniques and your wonderful garden! ~ Deirdre Humphrey, Long Island, NY
What a fun technique and a great instructor!!! ~ Laurie Loubier, Norwich, CT
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the workshop today. You created a very welcoming space and your yard is a true sanctuary. You are clearly very knowledgeable about eco-printing and have a great teaching style. I look forward to taking another class sometime. ~ Elaine Brooks, Canterbury, CT
It was a great time, gathering the natural material, chatting, and learning new ways to create. Thanks for offering this! ~ Carol A. Watson, Bozrah, CT
Thanks so much for sharing your expertise, techniques and your wonderful garden! ~ Deirdre Humphrey, Long Island, NY
What a fun technique and a great instructor!!! ~ Laurie Loubier, Norwich, CT
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Student work
Carol Watson
Anita Collins
Gail Turgeon
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