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Ecoprinting for Beginners 2026

Ecoprinting workshop with sandra Grant

Saturday 6 June 2026 10:30am to 3:30pm – £65

This workshop is suitable for Adults (18+).

Eco-printing is a wonderful technique that uses only natural solutions and leaves to produce stunning prints of leaves. In this workshop, you will eco-print your own silk scarf in beautiful natural colours, learn the process involved in eco-printing, and deepen your understanding of creating sustainably with nature.
You will learn:

  • Which leaves are best to use for successful eco-prints
  • How to prepare and bundle your fabric using a sustainable plastic-free method
  • How to process and wash your scarf, resulting in a unique design, permanently printed on silk in beautiful natural colours
  • You will also take away a mini kit to try out the technique at home.

Please bring…

  • An apron
  • An old bath towel about 1.5 m in length
  • Leaves
    (I will bring some leaves that I call ‘reliable printers’, but to reduce over-foraging in my local area it
    would be useful if you could bring a few too. This will also make your scarf more personal to you.)
    It is important to choose leaves that are high in tannin such as:
  • Rose
  • Sycamore
  • Oak
  • Bramble leaves
  • Cotinus (smoke bush)
  • Hawthorn
  • Acers
  • Ash
A silk scarf featuring eco-printed designs of leaves in natural earthy colors, showcasing the beauty of eco-printing techniques.
A variety of green and purple leaves arranged on a light background, suitable for eco-printing.
A close-up of a handcrafted silk scarf featuring eco-prints in natural colors and leaf patterns, arranged alongside various green leaves and the logo for SJ Grant Textile Art.

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Cancellation policy.

Please note that a ticketing fee of £5 is included in the price of this workshop and this is not refundable in any circumstance.

If you are unable to attend the workshop and you cancel your attendance more than two weeks prior to the workshop, the ticketing fee above will be retained.  If you cancel less than two weeks before the workshop no fees are refundable.

In the event of City Arts having to cancel the workshop due to participants’ numbers falling below the minimum requirement or government advice changes, we will refund the whole workshop amount.