Atelier Archive III: Bundle Dyeing in Vibrant Color

$78.00

Atelier Archive III: Bundle Dyeing— The Flora Obscura Method

Discover the magic of bundle dyeing as flowers and leaves imprint their color and form directly onto fabric. In this video workshop, you'll learn the Flora Obscura method for creating richly layered botanical textiles using fresh and dried botanicals, natural fibers, and steam.

No sewing is required. Simply arrive with a length of fabric and a curiosity for the natural world.

Atelier Archive III: Bundle Dyeing— The Flora Obscura Method

Discover the magic of bundle dyeing as flowers and leaves imprint their color and form directly onto fabric. In this video workshop, you'll learn the Flora Obscura method for creating richly layered botanical textiles using fresh and dried botanicals, natural fibers, and steam.

No sewing is required. Simply arrive with a length of fabric and a curiosity for the natural world.

What's Included in the Workshop

  • Comprehensive video recording on the Flora Obscura bundle dyeing method

  • Video covers Natural Dye Foundations for scouring, mordanting and dyeing solid colors

  • How to select fabrics suitable for natural dyeing and botanical printing

  • Step-by-step instruction for scouring fabric to prepare it for dyeing

  • How to mordant natural fibers for lasting color and successful botanical prints

  • Learn how to dye fabric a solid color before printing for layered, dimensional results

  • Guidance on choosing and preparing fresh and dried flowers, leaves, and botanicals

  • When you purchase this workshop, you will receive a digital PDF download containing a private course link and password.

    Simply save the PDF for future reference. Using the private link and password provided, you may access the workshop at any time for one year from the date of purchase.

    There are no physical materials shipped and no membership required. Once purchased, you'll have the flexibility to return to the lessons whenever you wish throughout your access period.

    • Instant digital PDF download

    • Private course link

    • Password-protected workshop access

    • Unlimited access from the date of purchase

    • Learn at your own pace

    • Materials, mordants and supplies are NOT included— you must provide your own materials.

    • Techniques for arranging botanicals to create beautiful compositions

    • How to fold, bundle, and securely wrap your fabric for steaming

    • Care and washing instructions for naturally dyed textiles

    • Lifetime access to the workshop recordings

    • Suitable for beginners and experienced natural dyers alike

  • A copy of my book, Printing from the Garden, is an important tool for recipes, techniques and the glossary.

    Basic natural dye supplies such as stainless steel pots, plastic buckets, mixing spoons, scales and access to are stove for steaming bundles is required.

  • You'll Create:

    • One-of-a-kind botanical printed textiles using flowers and leaves

    • Sample swatches for experimentation

    • Finished silk, linen, cotton, or wool pieces ready to become scarves, garments, home textiles, or art pieces.