ARTIST HANGOUT

Botanical Prints Workshop at Nafasi Art Space
Overview:
Botanical printing, also known as ecoprinting, is a unique and unpredictable process that varies with the seasons. In this workshop, participants will learn to print leaves and flowers on fabric and paper. The process involves pre-processing the fabric and paper, then boiling or steaming them at 100 degrees Celsius. This causes the leaves and flowers to release their colors and tannins, often resulting in unexpected colors.

Workshop Duration:
Approximately 2-3 hours.

What Participants Should Bring:
– Leaves and flowers

What Nafasi Will Provide:
– A large pan (at least 50 liters) that can hold sticks of about 30 cm
– A gas set and gas bottle for the pan
– 30 round sticks (about 30 cm long and 2-3 cm in diameter, such as old broomsticks)
– 4 buckets

What Carola Will Bring:
– Prepared fabrics for up to 30 participants
– Dye herbs

Suggested Leaves and Flowers:
– Dandelum (cranesbill)
– Rose
– Strawberry
– Oak
– Apple
– Plum
– Other fruit trees
– Walnut
– Prunus
– Maple (various types)

The workshop will guide you through the steps of creating beautiful and unique prints, using the natural colors and patterns from the leaves and
flowers.