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Unveiling Nature’s Palette with Eco-Prints

$ 80.00$ 90.00

12 available

Date: Wednesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Ages: 6-12

Have you ever wondered how to harness the vibrant hues of nature to create beautiful, sustainable art? Eco-printing is a fascinating technique that allows you to do just that. By using plants from your local environment, you can transform leaves, flowers, and other botanical materials into natural dyes that infuse fabric with stunning colors and patterns.

Shibori: elevate your eco-printed creations with shibori, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique.

During this workshop, you’ll learn the following:

Plant Materials*, Preparing Fabric, Eco-Printing Techniques, Shibori Techniques, Combining Eco-Printing and Shibori.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a deep understanding of eco-printing and shibori, and you’ll be able to create your own stunning, one-of-a-kind fabric art. Join us on this creative journey and experience the joy of transforming nature’s beauty into wearable art. Students will leave with a dyed cotton tote bag.

*All plant materials are sourced responsibly.

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Objective

Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome

Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Instructor

Karin Jones is a seasoned art educator with an MFA from Northern Michigan University. With over 18 years of experience, she inspires young minds through visual arts, especially watercolor and photography. Her teaching philosophy centers on nurturing creativity and developing artistic skills. She tailors instruction to meet individual needs, drawing on her diverse experience, including nine years as a Montessori lead teacher in an upper elementary classroom. When not teaching, she enjoys family time, often relaxing at the beach or watching the playful antics of her miniature dachshunds and yellow lab.

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Tuition Assitance

Please see the GAAC tuition assistance information and application here: https://glenarborart.org/classes/scholarships

Cancellation

Please read the GAAC cancellation and refund policy here: https://glenarborart.org/terms-and-conditions/

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