Exploring the Magic of Natural Color: An Introduction to Eco Printing with Teach Peace Prints

Saturday, June 24, 2023
10am - 2pm
Limited capacity: Attendance is capped at 10 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult or family member and must also register.
Rain or shine!

$125 per person
Purchase tickets here

Hidden color exists all around us, waiting to be transformed into works of art. Have you ever wondered how to utilize local plant species and food compost in a sustainable, creative way? In this hands-on, one day collaborative workshop, dive into the realm of natural printmaking and dyeing processes with Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints.

Ecoprinting is the process of bundling and steaming both plants and food waste onto either fabric or paper, allowing the natural pigments to transfer to the prepared substrate. All of the colors, shapes, and textures that bond with the fiber come from the materials themselves, leaving synthetic colors out of the equation that are harmful to both ourselves and the environment. Eco printing offers unique variations and a world of possibilities that allow for full exploration, while mindfully collaborating with the natural world.

Create beautiful, one of a kind pieces that can be admired forever, while taking time to slow down and appreciate the richness and diversity of color dwelling alongside us. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain, a pop-up tent shelter is provided to stay as dry as possible. Please see the cancellation policy below.

Additional details such as parking suggestions and materials to bring will be emailed to you upon registration!

What you’ll learn

- Suggestions for sustainable & mindful foraging techniques

- The preparatory process of scouring & mordanting

- Bundling and fabric preparation techniques that yield different printed results

- How to create and care for your eco printed fabrics

What you’ll create

All materials will be provided. Each participant will print onto a set of prepared

materials including:

- 1 cotton bandana

- 1 cotton tote bag

- 1 sample piece of cotton fabric

- 1 sample piece of linen fabric

What you’ll receive

- A basic understanding of the eco printing process

- Recipes and step by step instructions

- Information regarding the materials utilized

- A list of resources and links for purchasing materials, as well as suggestions for further

reading, research, and inspiration

- A list of suggested plants to work with seasonally based on New England species

- 25% off coupon for any online Teach Peace Prints order

Cancellation Policy

In the event of a cancellation, please email Katama at katamamurray@gmail.com as soon as possible. Full refunds are available if cancelled at least one week before the workshop. 50% refunds are available if cancelled 48 hours in advance. Katama is willing to transfer your registration to another workshop date if contacted at least one week before. Unfortunately, there will not be a refund for cancellation/no show day of the workshop. Thank you for understanding!