Eco printing

On this single day course, Rachele Dickie will introduce you to subtle joy of eco printing.

Eco printing is a sustainable textile dyeing technique that uses plant materials to create intricate patterns on fabric. You will learn to bundle leaves with natural fibres, applying heat and pressure to transfer pigments and shapes. The natural pigment from the leaves can be combines with natural dye to create many colour combinations.

You will apply unique and organic process on natural fabrics, combining your favourite technique into a silk scarf by the end of the day.

29 June 2025​ 

On the same weekend you could also join Rachele

for two days of Katagami,

a Japanese printing technique

£140

plus £25 for materials

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Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price 
 

We also offer accommodation & evening meals

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This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience

Rachele Dickie is a textile artist, passionate about print and inspired by nature. She became interested in natural dyeing and Japanese textiles whilst studying for a textiles HND making a traditional kimono and researching Japanese crafts.

Exploring indigo dyeing with resist, she came across Katagami when looking for a better resist recipe and was hooked by the intricate designs that could be achieved with the Japanese paste. It fitted well with her love of pattern and she enjoys the mindfulness of the detailed, precise cutting required for preparing stencils, not to mention the beautiful rich blues that can be achieved with the indigo dye. Rachele recently took a trip to Japan visiting various arts and crafts museums and completed a workshop with a Japanese master craftsman.