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From Plants to Print on Silk M/T All Levels With Suzanne Connors Contact printing (aka eco-printing) is a process of using plants to dye and print on fiber through contact printing methods. Printing onto fabric with only materials from nature such as leaves, twigs, etc. is a magical experience. In this class students will learn the basics of medium printing on silk including the importance of proper preparation and types of processing techniques. During this workshop students will explore the alchemy of water, plant materials, heat and metal and will finish the class with beautiful prints on silk scarves. Students will be introduced to the use of mordants and tannins and will also take the next step in eco-printing through the addition of color by using acid dye blankets. Suzanne Connors is the owner of the Aya Fiber Studio and she is also a professional textile artist. Suzanne embraces the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, an aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. She works primarily as a Shibori artist using natural Indigo dyes and the manual resist technique. Suzanne has always loved art and textiles. Suzanne has maintained an active fiber art studio since 2008. Her academic background in architecture and design lays the groundwork for her practice using traditional shibori techniques. Creating a body of detail design, establishing order, combining simple techniques, textures and using design repetition are foundations of her work. Suzanne enjoys sharing her passion for texture, color, and pattern through her artwork and workshops.
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