Petal Prints is an online workshop on eco-printing through which you can discover the joy of capturing floral, botanical prints and creating unique textures on textiles.
The techniques in this class can be applied to create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted fabrics, surface pattern designs, garments, accessories for personal use, craft projects and more!
A TREAT FOR FLOWER LOVERS!
Have you ever wished you could keep your favourite flowers around forever? Through eco-printing, or bundle dyeing, you can capture the ephemeral beauty of flowers and immortalize your favourite botanicals in a way!
Using food waste and flowers, you will explore and create with nature's magic. Here's more on what you'll learn:
- What is Eco-printing
- How to choose fabrics for Eco-printing
- How to prepare and mordant your fabrics
- How to use food waste and flowers for Eco-printing
- Eco-printing techniques
- How to create controlled prints
- How to create random / abstract prints
- Reliable and common dye sources
- How to take care of Eco-printed fabrics
Note: This course does not cover eco-printing with leaves, as that is a different process.
HOW THE CLASS WORKS
You will receive an Email as soon as register, with an access link to class content. *Please check your spam and promotions folder too for the email once you signup
- You will get Lifetime Access to this material (videos + PDFs + resources)
- Access to WhatsApp community where you can interact and ask questions
- Additional material will be provided for future reference
WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR
- Fabric and textile enthusiasts
- Fashion designers
- Aspiring fashion designers/ students
- Handicraft Lovers
- Textile artists and designers looking to explore natural dyes
- DIYers, artists, crafters, makers
- Crocheters, knitters, weavers, macrame artists
- Nature lovers, zero-waste and sustainability enthusiasts
- Anyone who is curious about colours from nature
No prior experience with textiles or natural colours is needed.
TESTIMONIALS & STUDENT WORK
Here's what previous participants in the Petal Prints class say about their experience:
Thanks a lot Manya :) Attended your classes and experimenting with natural colours is always an awesome experience. Love the way you explain and share your experiences with us. Thanks for making ecoprinting so simple that we can't wait to try it ourselves.
- Flavia Travasso
Enjoyed your class...always a fan of your detailed explanation.
- Radha Vijayakumar
Thank you so much Manya for introducing me to this wonderful world of colours....I just loved everything about the workshop...Manya's teaching, solving the queries, her in-depth knowledge of the subject and all of this with a smile...looking forward to learning more about natural colours.
- Preetam Thakur
ABOUT THE CREATOR
Petal Prints© was created by Manya Cherabuddi, Indian artist and natural dyer, to share the joy of natural colours.
Manya has taught 3000+ people about natural dyes and natural colours, including school children, fashion designers, design students, researchers and artisans.
Apart from creating unique, naturally dyed textiles herself, she also works with designers, artisans and weavers to help them switch to natural dyes. She undertakes new colour research and enjoys experimenting with new materials and techniques.
Under her brand Treehouse, Manya makes naturally dyed and eco-printed textiles, accessories, baby wear and personalized, handcrafted gifts.
Manya was selected to exhibit her work at Maker Faire 2019, the biggest maker event in India, a showcase of makers and inventors from across the country.