Upcoming Workshops
Eco printing is a sustainable, natural dyeing technique of capturing botanical prints directly from live and dried plants.
In our Eco Printing workshops, students will create a sustainably hand-dyed silk scarf, work into paper, or their own project. Eco-printing employs the use of botanical material as the design elements. Participants will learn how to coax the color and shape of their live plant material design into the fabric. Each student will take home their very own one-of-a-kind eco printed silk scarf.
Beginner to experienced levels are welcomed!
Brookgreen Gardens,
South Carolina
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
10am - 2pm
Kathleen Lang with be at Brookgreen Gardens to facilitate a workshop highlighting the magic of Eco printing. Eco printing is a sustainable natural dyeing technique for capturing botanical prints using no chemicals. Students will collect, prior to the workshop, botanicals such as leaves and other natural dye materials from nature, flatten them and have them ready on the day of the workshop. Students will learn how to arrange a "plant design” on their silk scarf, bundle and process it. The natural dyes with the botanical design will discharge into the fabric capturing the plant's shape. All steps from sourcing fabric and supplies to types of pots and plants will be covered. A list of suggested plant material and other required supplies will be sent upon registration.
Creative Liberties, Florida
Eco Printing Workshop
Botanical natural dyeing is the process of embedding botanical “stamps” directly from plant material into fabric or paper. Working with natural elements such as leaves, blossoms, berries, vegetables and bark, you will design and dye your own silk scarf. As you are waiting for the materials to process, Kathy will discuss the dyeing characteristics of different types of natural materials. Participants are encouraged to collect and flatten botanicals prior to the workshop. We will break for lunch.
Two dates available:
March 12th, 9:30am - 2:30pm
April 9th, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Creative Liberties, Florida
Advanced Eco Printing Workshop
In this workshop students will learn how to layer gorgeous color backgrounds into an eco-printed textile, using a technique called “eco-printing with a carrier blanket”. Kathleen will guide students through the steps involved in designing their scarf with plants items and how to capture an opaque background color. Students will come away with a full understanding of the steps and supplies required to continue working at home. As you are waiting for the materials to process, This workshop is structured for students with previous experience in eco printing.
Two dates available:
March 26th, 9:30am - 2:30pm
April 16th, 9:30am - 2:30pm
New Dates Coming Soon
Eco Printing Workshop at
Seasons Garden Center, PA
Botanical natural dyeing is the process of embedding botanical “stamps” directly from plant material into fabric or paper. Working with natural elements such as leaves, blossoms, berries, and vegetables, you will design and dye your own silk scarf. As you are waiting for the materials to process, Kathy will guide you on a nature walk to discuss the dyeing characteristics of different types of natural materials. Participants are encouraged to collect and flatten botanicals prior to the workshop. We will break for lunch. Feel free to pack a lunch or preorder an optional boxed lunch from our local gourmet deli.
Private group workshops can be held at this location!
New Dates Coming Soon
Eco Printing Workshop at
Sue's Art Class
Join us for our next workshop hosted at Sue's Art Class, located just off Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia! In this class, students will be guided through the very unique and magical process of eco printing on fabric. All participants will leave with a one of kind eco printed silk scarf.
Join us!
Private & Group Workshops
Gather your garden club, fiber guild or group of friends & family to immerse yourselves in creativity with nature. Have Kathleen come to your location, or join her at
Seasons Garden Center in Washington Crossing, PA.
Dates and times will be mutually agreed upon.
Your attendees will design and naturally dye with plants and more to create a one-of-a-kind, beautiful silk scarf. Kathleen will guide your group through each step including the selection, composition and the magical process of "eco printing" your plant design.
Group discounts are available. Prices include an 8 x 72 inch silk scarf and all other supplies. Contact Kathleen directly to book your group and discuss pricing today!
