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To foster connection and personal growth, Riverwalk Commons will co-create and host learning experiences that link our community with renowned teachers, wisdom keepers and other students from around the globe.
While each workshop has its own unique personality, topics will stay true to our values and will centre on:
Health ~ promoting wellbeing for individuals and workplaces,
Arts ~ nurturing creativity in all forms, and
Humanities ~ exploring our place in an ever evolving world
Join Guelph-based textile artist Julia Masci at Riverwalk Commons and learn the basics of eco-printing and bundle dyeing using local leaves, plants, and historical dye plants.
You will create and take home 3 fat quarters (18" x 21") hemp/organic cotton blend pieces dyed using 3 different eco-printing techniques.
We 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 & 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.
You will leave the day with the essential knowledge on how to print fabrics with plants as well as a deeper appreciation for the plants surrounding us!
There will be hand-outs, outlining techniques and information that we go over, so you can continue experimenting at home.
Included:
• All the fabric, dyes and dried leaves and flowers for you to experiment with.
• 2 fat-quarter pieces of hemp/organic cotton blend muslin, medium weight (each approx. 18x21")
• 1 fat quarter piece of hemp/organic cotton blend muslin, light weight (each approx. 18x21")
• Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are provided.
Supplies for you to bring:
• Comfy clothes you are not afraid to get a little messy or an apron.
• We will have medical gloves available for use, but if you have sensitive skin, or allergies, we suggest bringing a pair you know will work for you.
• Bring a notebook and pen for notetaking.
• Bring outdoor shoes and dress for the outdoor weather as we will have a walk along the river to forage some local wild plants that are good for eco-printing. We will have about 60 -90 minutes for lunch and a walk, while our bundles cook!
No Experience Necessary, 16 years old and up.
This workshop is limited to 16 people, so there will be lots of 1:1 attention.
Workshop fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend in the case that you are unable to make the date.
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