The eARTh Series, Eco Printing on Silk with Julia Tomaro

Saturday, August 22nd * 10:00am - 12:00pm

Participants will learn how to use plant material to transfer images onto a silk scarf. Jacquard silk dyes will be used. As a plus, experimentation using turmeric as a photo responsive dye will be explored on paper and silk. Participants will be able to come back to class two to four hours after scarves are steamed or prints have sunbathed to pick up their work. Work will be available in the Gallery office for those who cannot come back that day. Please bring gloves to protect from dyes. Wear appropriate clothing for dye. One might want to wear an apron.

TINY LINO PRINT SERIES - SEED PACKETS with Kadi Franson

Sunday, September 27th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm * Ages: 15+

Many plants are going to seed—but where to put them all? In hand-printed packets, of course! In this workshop, we will make small block prints to stamp onto seed packets; a handmade touch for labeling seeds for next year’s planting cycle, giving as gifts, or contributing to a free little seed library. This will be a fun, enjoyable process that will provide a low-stakes introduction to linocut printmaking.

Everyone will leave with their own set of stamped packets and a custom block print to continue using at home. Feel free to bring a few photo references or drawings of the plant you will be depicting to use in your designs.

The workshop fee covers all material costs. Beginners welcome!