Aya Fiber Studio

Experience the magic that happens when Eco-Printing.

Eco Printing is a process of using plants to dye and print on fiber using direct contact printing methods

During this workshop; participants will explore the alchemy of water, plant materials, heat, and metal and finish the class with beautiful prints on protein fibers.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create sharp, detailed prints on fabric using  leaves,  flowers,  peels, and  bark—transforming natural elements into beautiful textile designs.

We will be creating samples and experimenting with different protein fibers ( silk, wool). I will show you processes that have worked well for me and the equipment and bundling techniques that I use to print on fabric.

Although students are asked to bring a variety of leaves to class, we will also forage to identify and collect plants for printing. Emphasis will be placed on safety, best practice procedures, environmental factors, and plant characteristics.

The final project will be printing on a 14” x 72” silk scarf.

This is a relaxed, fun-filled class so come prepared for the wonderful smells that can only come from eucalyptus, and other natural leaves, and be open to the magic

The Intro 1-Day workshop will cover:

• The materials and equipment needed for eco-printing
• Fabric selections & prep
• Choosing the right plants for dyeing and understanding the role tannin plays
• Understanding the print process on protein fibers ( we will be using protein fibers only in this workshop, for the use of cellulose fibers- please check out the 3-day class)
• Preparing the leaves for contact printing
• Different techniques for laying out your leaves
• Methods of rolling, tying, and cooking bundles

MATERIALS FEE $30

Intro to Eco Print- 1-day workshop

In this Eco-Print workshop, we will be creating samples and learning basic techniques of Eco-printing

This workshop is technique-driven- NOT PRODUCT

INTRO CLASSES- Studio will supply ALL fabrics + 1 scarf ( fee will be paid to instructor)

Students, please bring:

• 2-3 hand towels/ roll paper towels, old studio towels work well.
• thin medical gloves ( iron stains nails)
• Large Black Plastic trash Garbage bag
• Notebook with pencil
• Digital camera/phone to record your layout and compare with results.
• Bring leaves from home ( with high tannin content) we can also do a walkabout, Florist in the plaza, and check grocery for Eucalyptus. Flowers are not used in this workshop; Good leaves to bring: Causarina, Silk Oak, Castor Bean, Wild willow, Copper leaf, Green from strawberries, Maho leaves, and Various leaves for sampling
• 2 plastic shoe boxes or old Tupperware container
• plastic sheeting (painter plastic) Can purchased in the Home Depot Paint Department
• (1) Medical ACE Bandages. ( 4-6)
• Old cotton sheeting torn into 1" wide strips
• (3) Wood Dowels: Min 1” thick- 16” long ( HD or Lowes; they will cut in-store, can also use wood pole from closet dept.)