I run and teach workshops focusing on material making and research, plant based dyes and printmaking. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a one - to - one or group workshop.
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Below is an example of the workshops I can offer as well as tailoring bespoke content to suit your needs.
Intro to Biomaterials
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An introduction to what a biomaterial is, responsible biomaterial making and understanding resource use and working with waste, creating your own algae based bioplastics and composite biomaterials
Intro to plant dyes
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learn about fibre selection, mordanting, making dye baths from locally sourced dye plants and organic waste and using modifiers
Eco printing and Hapazome
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This is a fast and fun way to engage with plant dyes, working with bundle dyeing and the hammering technique to transfer plant colour onto fibre
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Material Library session
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In this library session we will explore what a material is, identifying and classifying material categories as well as looking at historial materials compare to today's future materials
Printing with plant dyes
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Working with plant based dyes, lake pigments and biobinders to screenprint and relief print on fabric
Relief Printing
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Working with linocut and woodblock to create repeat prints on both paper and fabric