Two live sessions 4-6pm BST on the 9th & 16th October

Join artist and designer Greta Facchinato in this two-part online class and learn how to screen print on textiles using handcrafted botanical inks.

Perhaps you are already familiar with making botanical inks but seek to expand your skills into the realm of screen printing on textile… Or you might be a printmaker with experience in screen printing on textile using conventional inks looking to transition to natural processes… Or you might be a textile dyer who wishes to explore the realm of textile printing… These sessions are designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience to develop your practice in to the realms of screen printing with natural dyes on textiles.

What You will Learn:
• The process of preparing plant-based textiles for printing, mordanting them according to the fibre type.
• The practice of textile screen printing with handcrafted botanical inks.

Session One: Textile Preparation and Mordanting - Understanding Plant-based Fibres and the Role of Scouring, Mordanting, and Drying, Safety Precautions and Environmental Considerations. Demonstration Mordanting Techniques. Q&A and Discussion.

Session Two: Botanical Ink Making and Printmaking - Introduction to Botanical Inks for Screen Printing. Understanding the Importance of Binders and Thickeners in the Formulation. Demonstration of Botanical Ink-Making and Screen Printing Process. Final Q&A and Discussion.

How to Participate:

• Live Sessions: Join the interactive live class for a hands-on experience with Greta. Limited to 20 participants to ensure personalised attention.

• Recorded Access: Unable to attend live? Sign up to receive the recording, available for three months post-course.

PDF Resources Provided:

• Guide One: Equipment & Material Lists.

• Guide Two: Instructions for Preparing Your Plant-Based Textile & Extracting Your Dye.

• Participants in the live session will have the opportunity to create along with Greta using these comprehensive guides.

For those who joined Greta’s Introductory Class:

The first lesson consists of new material we have not covered before. In the second lesson, we will look into the ink-making recipe and I will give a demo of screenprinting on textiles. While the previous workshop focused on the basics of botanical ink-making for screenprinting, this one will be an advanced version for those who already have the basic knowledge.
The only element repeating itself is part of the ink-making recipe but while last time was for generic use this time I will go more in detail focusing on textile screen-printing.

Register By The 9th October!

Secure your spot before October 9th to join the class. Whether you’re joining live or catching up later, this workshop promises to enrich your textile printing skills with the beauty and sustainability of botanical inks.