Block Printing With Natural Dyes

Class Description

In this course students will learn how to block print with natural dyes on fabric. Students will learn how to make mordant, treat fabric and prepare it for taking dye. Students will create their own blocks with a unique design and use it to print those designs onto fabric. Students will learn the process of extracting dye from botanicals and use this process to dye their fabric.

Price

65$ for members, 75$ for non-members. Members please use the code BLOCK during checkout for your discount.

Dates & Times

This class will meet on Wednesday March 18th and March 25th, from 5:30 — 8:30 pm.

Materials Required

All materials included.

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About the Instructor

With a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from SUNY Oneonta, Cole Webster combines his passion for art and natural science through experimentation. Botanical-based dyes and alternative photographic techniques mark his ongoing exploration of different mediums and processes.