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Sept 13 - Flower Eco Printing on Fabric

  • Flower Valley Orchards Flower Farm 29732 Orchard Road Red Wing, MN, 55066 United States (map)

An introduction to the fascinating world of Flower Pounding or Hapazome in Japanese, a natural dyeing process that uses leaves, flowers, and other organic materials to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs on fabric. Participants will learn about the principles of eco-printing, including the types of plants best suited for dyeing, and a discussion of mordants and how they affect the colors and permanence of the prints.

The class will provide hands-on experience as students choose plant materials provided by Flower Valley Orchard flower farm, arrange them on prepared fabric (we will provide natural fabrics such as silk or cotton) and use a hammer to pound the flowers into the material to transfer the pattern. By the end of the class attendees will leave with their own beautifully printed fabrics and a better understanding of natural dyeing.

  • Date: Sept 13 from 9-11 am

  • Teaching: Cherish Haskell

  • Level: Beginner and above

  • Age: 13 +

  • Class size: 12

  • Participation fee: $55

​Note: This workshop is in partnership with Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center and Flower Valley Orchard Flower Farm and will take place at the farm (29732 Orchard Road, Red Wing). Flower Valley Orchards is pretty deep in a valley in a cellular dead zone. Most people lose service right after turning onto Orchard Rd

Earlier Event: September 11
Mixed Media Floral Painting (Ages 15+)
Later Event: September 16
Silly Monsters in Clay (Grades 2-4)