Botanical Ecoprinting on Silk at Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville (October 28, 2018 10am) | ValleyEvents.ca

Botanical Ecoprinting on Silk


Sunday October 28, 2018  10am - 3:30pm (5 Hours 30 Minutes)
Workshop / Class All Ages

 [email protected]
 (902) 323-0714

Learn techniques for transferring natural plant pigments directly onto fabric.

In this workshop, students will develop strong foundational skills in ecoprinting while working with silk.

Students Will Take Home:
-printed samples for use in other crafts and/or as a reference library of techniques
-a printed silk scarf created by the student based on learnings from their sample experiments
-dye records showing the key variables in achieving successful results
-skills to further explore the magic of ecoprinting
-appreciation for the critical importance of preserving and regenerating native ecosystems and the important public awareness and education role performed by the botanical gardens

http://www.mamiesschoolhouse.com to register
Admission
Pricing: $100 includes all materials to make your own silk scarf.
Poster
Acadia University
32 University Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia

 [email protected]
 902-585-1917

     

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