Workshops, Retreats
Illustrated e-Books
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to create vibrant, botanical paintings on natural fibers using only plants and natural materials. Through the use of plant and insect-based dyes, fresh leaves, flowers, plant extracts, and food waste, we'll discover how to achieve stunning botanical colorations on fiber.
Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts
September 2 - 5
9am - 1pm
4 sessions
Summer Workshop: Cape Cod
Wild Dyeing: Exploring Plant-Based Color on Natural Fibers
The Essentials for Printing with Plants:
For Protein Fibers (silk, wool) E-Book
The techniques featured within this course, coupled with the foundational mordant recipes, provide endless possibilities for creating stunning, one-of-a-kind textile art that showcases the beauty of nature. This easy-to-digest format can be accessed at your convenience in a self-paced manner.
The Essentials for Printing with Plants:
For Cellulose Fibers (cotton, linen, rayon) E-Book
Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to expand your repertoire or a beginner eager to dive into the world of botanical printing on cellulose fibers, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to create stunning designs on cotton, linen, bamboo, tencel, etc. that stand the test of time.
The Essentials for Printing on Paper:
Capture the fleeting beauty of plants on paper...
In this course, we will explore the illuminating art of botanical contact-printing on paper. By harnessing the power of mordants (or how we prepare the paper to accept color from plants) we can create beautiful botanical works of art.
Work with me!
Book a private session online, an in-person class or a hosted botanical printing workshop for an intimate natural dye experience designed around your specific needs and desires to achieve success in botanical contact printing.
Saie Beauty x Flora Obscura
Flora Obscura x Saie Beauty: F.O. was invited by Saie beauty to host a botanical printing workshop for the Saie team and their favorite influencers at Camptown, New York.
In-person workshops are an immersive and beautiful way to experience the wonder of natural dye techniques in a stunning location in the world (such as San Miguel de Allende pictured above). Please sign up for our mailing list to stay in the loop— or check back here for updates.
