Introduction to printing with natural dyes

City Lit

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In London

£ 209 VAT inc.

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

- A modern interpretation of the ancient craft of printing natural dyes onto fabric
- Explore ideas for printing sustainably by using low-tech methods; mono-printing and cut-paper stencils
- Learn how to screen print onto a wide range of natural fabrics; linen, cotton, wool, and silk
- The structure of the course is ideal for beginners, or professionals whose skills may need updating
- Each session will involve demonstrations of techniques, to enable students to mordant fabric safely, and use natural dye extracts.
-There will be plenty of opportunities to explore design ideas, and practice printing sample pieces of fabric
- We will look at creating individual colour palettes, to make this a very personal project
- By the end of the course you will have printed a number of samples, and started to make a unique natural print reference book.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Hand screen print fabrics with your own design, using natural dyes
- Describe how to use mordants and natural dyes in a safe way
- Produce prints, in a range of colours, onto a variety of natural fabrics
- Make a natural dye print reference book.

Colour inspiration, to inform your personal colour palette.
A sketchbook, or other visual reference material to inspire the shapes and imagery printed.
All basic materials will be provided, but you may wish to bring a couple of extra pieces of natural fabric (cotton, linen, silk, wool) to supplement and add contrast to the fabric provided.
Apron and gloves (there are some available to borrow)
Wear sturdy shoes and old clothes – be prepared to get messy!

- Practical demonstrations to the group, and to individuals.
- A mix of individual tuition and group discussions.
- Visual examples of natural dye prints and colours will be available to study.
- There will be hand-outs of the recipes, and supplier’s details.

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Subjects

  • Printing
  • Fabrics
  • Textiles

Course programme

- Creating simple textile print designs
- Printing onto a variety of natural fabrics
- How to mix natural dye extracts for printing onto fabric
- Safe use of mordents, and their role in the natural printing workshop
- Low-tech printing methods such as cut-paper stencils and mono-print
- Produce colour palettes, and begin to match natural dye colours to colour swatches
- Learn how to create natural dye prints that are robust and wash-fast
- Understand how to replicate the techniques at home, or in a small print workshop.
- Making a natural dye print reference book.

Additional information

You could go on to study: VX119 Textiles and surface pattern: drawing and design development VX306 Colour and abstract design for textiles and surface pattern VX338 Printed Textiles: photo screen and special effects VX952 / VX957 City Lit textiles: colour, print, pattern. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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