Two dates to choose from:

Saturday 11th April, 10am - 1.30pm
Saturday 30th May, 10am - 1.30pm

Learn the essential steps to begin your natural dyeing and printing (ecoprinting) journey with textile artist Annette Wiguna, using eco-friendly and affordable ingredients sourced from your pantry and garden. This one-day workshop is specially designed for beginners and those with prior experience in natural dyeing and/or ecoprinting.

In this one full day workshop, you will learn how to:

Choose suitable natural fabrics and scour them appropriately
Identify different types of plants and use them for dyeing and printing
Make up a eucalyptus dye bath from scratch and a dye bath using a natural dye extract
Use vinegar soak for protein fabrics
Mordanting with iron water for cellulose fabrics
Make your own soy milk binder for cellulose fabrics
Effectively bundle your fabrics for clear prints
Apply basic shibori folding techniques for resist dyeing
Extend the colour range by using pH modifier
Determine the role of a steamer and dye bath

With regular practice, the above skills will prepare you for Advanced Botanical Printing where you can learn more about printing with blankets, dye infusion, and more exploratory techniques.

The completion of this course will also enable you to participate in the bimonthly Social Dye Session.

What to wear/bring:

Closed in non-slip footwear
Old tshirt/apron
Gloves and mask (if sensitive to vapour)
2 old towels
Your own water bottle

All materials and handouts are included in this workshop.

Location:

Free street parking available. Fremantle Fibonacci Centre is a multi-storey building with a purple facade. Access via the ramp and through the ornate iron door. Proceed down the corridor towards the main hall. Hinata Cafe is on site where you can order beverages and meals.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that I am not able to provide a refund for non attendance. If you are not able to attend a session, please let me know in advance as I am happy to allocate your booking to another session. If you are also welcome to transfer your booking to someone else, please let me know ahead of time if you wish to do so.

Contact the host of Intro to Natural Dyeing & Printing (One Day) - Fremantle