Eco-print with seaweed and plants on silk. Learn natural dye and resist techniques to create a layered, wearable textile piece.

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Fibershed + Seelie Studio: Sea to Soil Series

This two-day class will introduce eco-printing with seaweed alongside select land-based plants, offering an immersive exploration of natural dye practices rooted in both land and ocean ecosystems. Participants will work with a variety of seaweed species provided by the instructor and harvest leaves and flowers from the farm’s dye garden to develop a unique visual language on cloth. Along the way, we will touch on foundational marine science concepts, as well as the basics of harvesting and growing dye plants, grounding our creative process in a deeper understanding of the materials we use.

Working on silk, participants will explore how natural fibers interact with plant-based color. We will experiment with eco-printing techniques and then move into tie-resist, stitch resist, and block resist methods, using dye baths made from our collected and processed plants—including fresh indigo and seasonal dye flowers. These processes will allow us to build layers of color, texture, and pattern, creating depth and narrative within each piece.

By the end of the class, each participant will have created a richly detailed silk scarf—designed to function as a wearable accessory, a piece of home décor, or a meaningful, handmade gift. Beyond the finished object, students will leave with a deeper understanding of eco-printing, natural dye techniques, and the interconnected systems of plants, algae, and the environment that make this work possible.

**When booking your ticket, you will only see August 22 as the purchase option. Booking the 22nd ensures you have access to the full workshop, including August 22 and 23. Email learningcenter@fibershed.org with questions.

About the Fibershed + Seelie Studio: Sea to Soil Series: Get caught in the current of creativity this summer with our Sea to Soil Workshop Series, which includes five events with seaweed dyers, kelp specialists, seaweed biomaterial makers, urchin dyers, and more. Join them all with the Riptide Pass or come to one workshop you’ll love. Events run from June 27 to Sept 6.