Discover the magic of coaxing orange prints 🍂 from green leaves 🍃
There is nothing quite like eucalyptus leaves eco-printed on wool. And when you combine eco-printing with shibori dyeing, you can create dramatic dark borders of colour around vivid orange prints.
In this course, you will learn about:
- Choosing and preparing wool
- Which leaves to eco-print with
- Different shibori folding methods
- How to use shapes to create relief patterns
- Cooking bundles in a dyebath
You can use the techniques on wool clothing or fabric, old wool blankets, or even silk, to create vibrant, dramatic pieces of textile art.
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Is this for beginners or experienced eco-printers?
This course is suitable for eco-printing beginners as I will cover the basics. It will also suit anyone who knows how to eco-print but wants to learn about combining it with shibori techniques.
Will I have access to the course materials beyond the 5 weeks?
Yes! You will have ongoing access to all the lessons and videos for many years. So if you want to come back to it later, no worries!
Is the pricing in Australian or US dollars?
All prices are in Australian Dollars. If you live outside Australia, head here to convert them into your currency.
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Curriculum
Introduction
- Welcome
- Acknowledgement of Country
- Course overview
Week 1: Preparation
- Choosing and preparing wool
- Eco-printing supplies
- Creating an iron mordant
Week 2: Square bundles
- Project 1: A simple square bundle
- Choosing leaves
- Making dyebaths
- Project 2: Shibori wool clothing
Week 3: Triangular bundles
- Project 3: A simple triangle bundle
- Project 4: Triangular clothing bundle
Week 4: Using resist shapes
- Project 5: Making wide borders
- Project 6: Getting abstract
- Playing with variables
Notes
- Troubleshooting wool
- Aftercare instructions
Course Features
- Lectures 18
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 50
- Assessments Yes
