Botanical printing, also known as eco-printing, is a method for transferring the natural colors and patterns of leaves and other plants directly onto cloth. In this workshop, we’ll explore the magic of printing with plants, using wool fabric as our canvas.
Participants will learn how to arrange and steam-set leaves to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind textiles—each piece a reflection of the plants themselves. This workshop offers more than just technique: it’s an invitation to connect with the natural world, cultivate mindfulness, and carry home unique fabrics infused with the artistry of the earth.
Saturday afternoon, 1 to 5 PM
Workshop fee: $75
Materials fee: $10, payable to instructor at workshop
Artist Bio: Kate Dolk-Ellis is a fiber artist best known for her work with natural dyes, creating elegant art quilts and silk scarves. She specializes in eco-printing (also known as botanical printing), a process that involves contact-printing with dye plants and tree leaves to reveal unique patterns and colors on fabric. “I collaborate with nature to reveal the intricate details of plant life,” she says. Her studio practice is deeply rooted in sustainability and guided by earth-centered principles.
Kate holds both a BFA and MFA in Studio Art from Indiana University Bloomington. She spent 16 years as an instructional consultant at Indiana University before retiring to focus full time on her studio work. She has studied with internationally recognized master dyers and has been teaching natural dye techniques for over a decade.
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