About this Event
come and try 3 eco and 1 gelli technques to make prints on a variety of papers and fabrics
pick from Jan's dye garden and responsably forage in local park and woodland walks around the studio for leaves and flowers then use these botanicals to make unique prints. mindfully connecting to nature. these prints are beautiful stand alone pieces that can also be incorporated in your own creative practice.
within a small group of 4 in Jan's dedicated workshop space there will be ample opportunities for learning and experimenting With the emphasis on hands on making rather than detailed science.
all materials will be provided and you are welcome to bring any plants and or materials you wish to use alongside those provided. you can bring your own marigold type multi use gloves if you wish.
refreashments throughout the day will be provided along with a light salad for lunch or bring your own
Jan reserves the right to cancel if this workshop has less than 2 participants with refund or alternative dates provided.
The workshop space is at the top of the garden with stone steps so maybe not suitable for anyone with mobility issues .
Jan is planning natural dye classes through the summer so please follow for more information and if you book 2 or more whatever length/cost of workshop you will be invited to a 3rd day session with all others who have done the same, to celebrate your hard work, connect with other like minded and enjoy either slow stitch or weaving with your botanically coloured.
Jan is a trained textile designer specialising in woven textile design. Graduate of SCOT Jan makes contemporary cloth on traditional wooden handlooms using only natural fibres, industrial waste and her own fully traceable wool from hill to home preferring to celebrate the natural colour of the fleece as well as colouring her own wool in a palette of botanical colour. Jan has been natural dyeing since the 80s and is cultivating a no dig dye garden with quite the variety of dye plants as well as foraging for indigenous colours . Jan loves crafts of all kinds especially textiles , printing as well as sewing having been an artist in residence for the nhs and also a FE lecturer in art, design and life long learning in past occupations. Jan is also a core team member of Fibreshed Scotland.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Balgarvie Road, Balgarvie Road, Cupar, United Kingdom
GBP 75.00
