Botanical Printing Workshop

Lyra Bobo

Botanical Eco Printing Workshop 
Workshop $150,  Kit- $50 includes fabrics for two projects

Bonnie Van Anda's Studio

Botanical Printing is a fascinating fiber art form combining science with art. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the art of printing on natural textiles with a variety of plant material, using commercial equipment, tools, and textiles provided by Lyra Bobo and Bonnie Van Anda, the workshop presenters. Workshops are limited to six participants to provide more one on one assistance in a covered protected outdoor workspace. The workshop will focus on achieving clear natural prints on a variety of fibers including cotton, linen, viscose, and bamboo using local plant and tree foliage with natural tannins to produce a variety of rich color. A self- serve platter of cheese, fruit and veggies will be provided at the lunch break along with ice water. The workshop will introduce participants to the following techniques and basic botanical printing information:•	Local plant and tree foliage rich in natural tannins•	Harvesting and preparing plant and tree foliage for printing •	Basic use of mordants to shift color and prevent fading on textiles•	Creative layout and design principles•	Folding, wrapping, and steaming bundles effectively•	Projects made from eco printed textiles •	List of resources Attendees will receive required materials to complete two projects the morning of the event. Each will have the opportunity to create two botanical printed projects, of their choice from the following list:<ul><li>Scarf</li><li>Table runner</li><li>Napkin set </li><li>Placemat set</li><li>Decorative pillow</li><li>Handbag</li><li>Simple garment</li></ul>The fabrics needed to complete the two projects will be cut to size and prepared with iron and alum mordants. All the plant material and supplies needed to print two projects will provided at the workshop venue. Dress for various weather conditions. We typically enjoy cool overcast mornings with warm to hot afternoons in Sebastopol. Instructor/Presenter Information:Lyra Bobo has been teaching in the Fashion Studies Program at Santa Rosa Junior College for twenty-four years. She is the former Program Coordinator and specializes in teaching textiles, and garment construction classes. More recently Lyra has introduced fashion students to natural dyeing and printing methods along with more sustainable practices for garment design. She also teaches and presents workshops locally for the American Sewing Guild, both virtually and in person. Bonnie Van Anda is an accomplished eco printer acquainted with native plants that print successfully. She has completed several eco printing and natural dyeing courses and has been a valuable assistant presenter in previous workshops. Bonnie has graciously offered her studio workspace for this workshop.

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