September 14th: Botanical Dye Workshop with Julia Masci
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September 14th, 11am – 4pm
Age 16+
$160
Join experienced eco-printing practitioner and teacher, Julia Masci, for this day long workshop where you’ll learn the basics of eco printing and bundle dyeing!
Using locally harvested leaves, plants, and historical dye plants, you will create and take home a variety of hemp fabric samples, a one-of-a-kind bandana, and plant prints on water colour paper.
Julia will share with you her essential knowledge on how to print fabrics with plants as well as encouraging a deeper appreciation for the plants that surround us.
The workshop will cover:
- A brief history of natural dyes, bundle dyeing, and eco- printing.
-The process of preparing plant (cellulose) based fibers for best results:
scouring, mordanting, and the use of modifiers.
- What makes a leaf print and how to use iron and tannins to create darker prints.
-The ethics of foraging and gathering locally, growing your own dye/printing plants and
some of the best places to get leaves that print well.
- How to care for your plant-based fabrics.
There will be a technique & information sheet for you to take home, so you can continue experimenting on your own!
All materials are included:
- All the fabric, paper, dyes and dried leaves and flowers for you to experiment with!
- 2 pieces of hemp/organic cotton blend muslin, medium weight. (each approx 9" x 27")
- 1 organic cotton bandana ( approx 23" sq.)
- Water colour paper
- Variety of plant materials for printing with
- Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be available during our breaks
What you should bring:
- Comfy clothes you are not afraid to get a little messy or an apron.
- Julia will have medical gloves available to use, but if you have sensitive skin or allergies, we suggest bringing a pair you know will work for you.
- A notebook and pen for note taking
- Bagged lunch. ( light snacks will be available all day)
We will have about a 60 minute break for lunch time, while our bundles cook!
*Please note that we intend to be in a sheltered area for the workshop itself but you will be able to explore the gardens on your breaks!
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More about Julia, in her own words: "I am Julia, a descendant of generations of strong women who skillfully crafted beautiful and functional textile art while fostering a harmonious connection with the world around them. I specialize in creating eco-friendly works of functional art. Over the last 20 years, I've experimented with marking cloth in various ways using different mediums. More recently, the work I produce stems from my desire and curiosity to be immersed in the natural world and continue experiencing moments of awe and delight. Using natural dyes fulfills that desire. Beyond finished products and raw materials, I share my findings in workshop form, teaching the art of eco printing and dyeing. I work from my home studio in Guelph, often found amidst piles of leaves, dried flowers, and fabric, accompanied by my three kids, two cats, and a dog. Working with eco-conscious fabrics like hemp and organic cotton, along with plant dyes to create my products, I encourage people to pay attention not only to the art of handmade items but also to our global environment. Through the use of local leaves and plants, the connection to our immediate environment is strengthened, fostering curiosity about the plants that fill our daily landscapes. This connection invites people to consider our immediate environment and the impact our textile choices have."
If you want to learn more, you can visit Julia’s website HERE. |
Booking & Cancellation
Payment is due at time of registration to secure your spot.
WEATHER: We will be indoors for most of this workshop and don’t foresee the weather being an issue.
IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL: We ask that you pass your ticket onto a friend and let us know their contact info so that we can be in touch with them.
IF WE NEED TO CANCEL: Credit or a refund will be offered.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
