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It was the best class I have ever taken! 

In Maine, we are surrounded by nature and wrap ourselves in textiles. Why not combine the two?   Eco-printed cloth is created by layering prepared silk, linen, paper and other materials with local plants and flowers. The cloth or paper and leaves are bundled together, tightly bound and steamed. This process creates a permanent transfer of pigment from the leaves to the material. No external dyes, inks or paints are used in eco-printing. All color and pattern come from the plants themselves! Release extraordinary secrets from local plants we see every day and often take for granted.

Participants will print/dye a variety of prepared silk, linen and cotton cloth. We will also experiment with eco-prints on paper. Each student may complete a silk scarf, ¼  yard each of cotton, silk/linen, spun silk broadcloth and linen; and 12 different art papers.

Come for the day, bring yourself a picnic lunch. All materials will be provided along with careful instructions.

AMELIA POOLE is an artist raised by scientists who brings her love of fibers and textiles, botany, chemistry, and history to her teaching and textile art. She received a BA and  MFA in Woven and Printed Textile Design and Construction from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, Farnham, Surrey, UK. Her current work focuses on using natural dyes, local and traditional, to create extraordinary color, pattern, and texture on cloth and paper.