Botanical Printing with Indigo

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Botanical printing is a form of bundle dyeing where textiles are tightly bundled with plants and steamed; releasing naturally occurring tannins, pigments, and acids to create one-of-a-kind prints. In this introductory class, students will learn how different mordants influence the colors produced, and the best technique for creating crisp prints from local foliage. Students will print a silk and wool scarf using only leaves and flowers. While our bundles steam, we will look at more examples and take questions before the un-bundling and big reveal. We’ll finish by dipping our prints into an indigo bath to add another layer of natural beauty! Instructed by Mattie Earnst of Earnest Threads.

More information and registration at: https://www.aspireartisanstudios.org/folk-school-classes