This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and those with experience in natural dyeing or ink-making. You will learn to make vibrant, eco-friendly inks from plants and explore how to apply them to screen printing on both textiles and paper. This course is perfect for artists, printmakers, and designers who want to integrate sustainable techniques and natural materials into their practice.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to forage for plants and create bio-based screen printing inks.

• How to modify ink consistency and adapt it for paper and textile.

• A live screen printing demo with troubleshooting tips.

Who is this for?

• Artists and printmakers exploring natural, sustainable materials;

• Designers and textile artists seeking eco-friendly printing techniques;

• Beginners interested in learning the basics of screen printing with bio-based inks;

• Those experienced in natural dyeing or ink-making who want to expand their practice to screen printing.

If you would like to test the ink alongside Greta in the workshop, please collect and extract the dye from your plant matter ahead of the session. A PDF with more details will be shared on booking.

Dye extraction instructions:

1. Collect two handfuls of fresh organic material (for example flower petals, kitchen waste, leaves, nut shells). Continue with the next step or dry the material by spreading it on top of a carton or wooden surface (keep out from direct sunlight);

2. To extract the dye, pour around 500ml of hot water on top of the material in a stainless steel pan. Leave to simmer for at least one hour. Filter the liquid through a colander and discard the plant material. Pour the extracted dye into a jar, and store it in a cool and dark place or in the fridge (remember to label it). N.B. In the case of nuts or roots, soak them in hot water and close them in a jar. Leave to ferment for at least two weeks prior to the workshop.