April 27, 2025
Ecoprinting on Leather with Theresa Brown
Waterford Craft School - John Wesley Church • 40125 Bond St. Waterford, VA 20197 Organized by Waterford Craft School
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Learn how to ecoprint on lambskin leather naturally as well as in color! In this exclusive one-day workshop, students will put ecoprinting skills to work on lambskin leather! Ecoprinting (also known as botanical printing) involves collecting leaves, plants and flowers to imprint the plant images directly upon leather. Students will learn: Leather-everything you need to know to understand, locate, select and work with leathers that accept ecoprinting no matter where you live! Equipment-what you need and how to use it (most of which you already have! Plants-All about plants, leaves, weeds and flowers and using them on Leather. Mordants- descriptions and ratios. Dyes- easy to use selections for permanent results. Tools- cross over tools many crafters already have for leather work. Sources for leather, dyes and mordants and tools (in US and online) At the end of class students will leave with 2 samples (approx. 8” x 18”) of ecoprinted lambskin leather- naturally ecoprinted and in color and the ability to continue the process with the knowledge learned in the workshop.
Although we will collect leaves outside prior to class, students should bring additional leaves outside prior to class, students should bring additional leaves from their area with emphasis on high tannin leaves such as oak, maples, rose, blackberry, hickory, sumac and interesting weeds. Fun additional plants (usually store bought) are eucalyptus and colorful flowers such as daisy type flowers. No thick plants. Students will also need to bring 1 roll of paper towels. Price of class includes materials fee.
Although we will collect leaves outside prior to class, students should bring additional leaves outside prior to class, students should bring additional leaves from their area with emphasis on high tannin leaves such as oak, maples, rose, blackberry, hickory, sumac and interesting weeds. Fun additional plants (usually store bought) are eucalyptus and colorful flowers such as daisy type flowers. No thick plants. Students will also need to bring 1 roll of paper towels. Price of class includes materials fee.
Age and Gender
Ages 18-100