Eco-Printing with Flowers (On-site Drop-in Program)

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A shirt hangs on a clothesline in a walled outdoor patio garden. There is a white t-shirt with bright red and yellow flower prints hanging on the line. (L); An-Phuong Ly soft smiles at the camera. She is sitting at a table featuring a variety of bowls filled with natural plant dye materials. A colorful display of natural dyed cloths are strung along a clothesline in the background. (R)

Eco-Printing with Flowers (On-site Drop-in Program)

An-Phuong Ly, textile artist
Have you ever seen a beautiful flower and wished you could preserve it's imprint? Join An to discover eco-printing, where pigment is transferred from plant to fabric. During this engaging demonstration, you will explore pre-treating the fiber so the pigment can remain lightfast, binding, and steaming the materials.

Please note: This is a drop-in experience and will be repeated several times over the course of the designated program time.

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, September 14, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

An-Phuong Ly is a natural dyer and textile artist working out of her studio in Washington, D.C. Her passion is in exploring the unexpected colors that plants and natural materials can yield, experimenting with texture and pattern, and continuously learning, collaborating, and sharing this practice with others.

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