Paper Eco-Dying with Local Plants with Janine McCrum
Event description
Eco-dyeing on Paper, inspired by the Nullaki
Facilitated by Janine McCrum
What the day covers
We will fold paper for simple books (no stitching required) and then eco-dye the papers using local plants. There are three folded-book styles that will be covered on the day.
Local plant materials will be provided to use
There will be a selection of plant dyebaths, which will add extra colour to the eco-dyed papers
Participants may experiment with a range of mordants
In quiet moments, while papers are cooking, you might like to write about what you love about the inlet, its plants, creatures, or your special connections - and later transcribe into your folded book – to create a book dedicated to this wonderful place.
Requirements – please bring
200gsm A3 papers, either cartridge or cellulose based water colour paper – you can break down big sheets to A3 size
String for wrapping bundles, scissors
Personal safety – gloves, closed in shoes,
Apron (or wear old clothes)
Optional – local plant material from your garden
Pencil for marking your papers
Waterproof pen for marking your bundles
A dozen pegs for hanging up your papers
An old towel for cleaning up/taking papers home
For further information contact: Dr Louise Duxbury lduxbury@greenskills.org.au 0429 409 231
