Program fee: $125

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This workshop will focus on how to create natural prints on fabric using plant pigments through the process of eco printing. Dive into the realm of natural printmaking and dyeing processes with Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints in this hands-on, one day workshop! Hidden color exists all around us, waiting to be transformed into works of art. In this course you will discover ways to utilize local plant species and food compost in a sustainable, creative way. Eco printing is the process of bundling and steaming natural materials onto either fabric or paper, allowing the natural pigments to transfer to the prepared material. All of the colors, shapes, and textures come from the materials themselves which bond with the fiber, leaving synthetic colors out of the equation that are harmful to both ourselves and the environment.

This meditative process yields different results each time, and is a great opportunity to let go while collaborating with nature. Eco printing offers unique variations and a world of possibilities that allow for full exploration. 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.

What you’ll learn

● Suggestions for sustainable & mindful foraging techniques

● The preparatory process of mordanting will be covered briefly, with further instructions & recipes included

● 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

● 15% off coupon for any online Teach Peace Prints order

Workshop Materials List for Students

● Lunch/snack & water

● Apron & gloves (optional)

● Sketchbook or phone for note-taking

*A detailed list of suggested plants to bring will be emailed to you upon registration.

Artist Bio

Katama Murray is an eco artist and educator from Blue Hill, Maine. Her work is inspired by the earth’s natural rhythm and our interconnectedness to the environment. Living and studying throughout various parts of New England, she has always been influenced by the outdoors and the way in which we coexist with it. Investigating ways of employing natural materials through the experimentation with several printmaking and fiber processes has greatly contributed to her own awareness of how scientific and artistic practices overlap. These explorations have provided a deeper understanding of how to mindfully collaborate with the natural world in exciting and interesting ways. With a BFA in Printmaking and passion for multidisciplinary making, she strives to learn and teach together with people of all ages, hoping to inspire others to become more connected to our earth. While managing and growing her small business, Teach Peace Prints, Katama is currently studying at Indiana University Bloomington, working towards an MFA in Printmaking.

Contact Information

Katama Murray, Teach Peace Prints LLC

Phone: (207) 812-5107

Email: katamamurray@gmail.com

Website: www.teachpeaceprints.com