Wild Dyes and Eco Printing Workshop

Alchemy: “a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination”

Become an alchemist for a day in the beautiful ancient woodland of Whittle Dene. Using fresh leaves foraged from the woodland and provided by workshop facilitator Gillian, you will create a unique eco printed silk scarf and a selection of beautiful printed paper to take home with you.

About the workshop

• Take a wander through the ancient woodland and learn about some of the different plant materials that can be used for eco printing.

• We will forage for leaves before heading to our beautiful outdoor workshop area where you will learn how to harness the tannins in the leaves using heat, water and contact to transfer the image and natural dye onto fabric.

• During this practical workshop you be taken step-by-step through the various methods of preparing the fabric, printing, and after care.