Workshops
Natural Dye Eco Printing
Discover how to create natural dyes and inks and create your own natural, botanical art print using leaves and flowers foraged sustainably in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Gather & Create
Capture the colours of Kildare in natural dyes and inks created from sustainably foraged plants and flowers at natural dye
eco-printing workshops that combine exploration of Kildare’s lush landscapes with practical activities outdoors at the Blueway Art Studio.
You’ll learn traditional dyeing skills and experiment with using different natural dyes, intensities, and layouts on handmade Japanese and oriental papers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to develop your dyeing techniques, an eco-printing workshop gives you a wonderful way to connect with traditions and skills handed down from our ancestors, as well as explore your own creative impulses.
The prints on paper or fabric you create will be yours to take home as a memento of your inspiring visit to Kildare!
Natural Dye Eco Printing
Workshop & Experiences
Natural Dye Eco-printing
Beginner Workshop
- Date: Various
- Duration: 3 hours (11am – 2pm)
- Location: Blueway Art Studio
€60
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Natural Dye Workshop
All of my natural dye eco printing workshops can be tailored to suit your location or event, and I regularly work with community and corporate clients to develop on-site creative experiences, so do get in touch to find out how we can work together.
What Our Participants Say
“Wonderful how story and history of medieval times in the area are revived and animated through this artist’s method – the monkey the mermaid and the gateway to heaven all just fascinating.”
YouTube Review February 2022
— SO Whelton —
“This is a really fascinating film, incredible to think of lithographs been made in Antarctica at this time.Thanks for the lithography demonstration. The whole project is so interesting ,thank you.”
YouTube Review January 2022
— Carol Kennedy —
“I never knew how prints were made or anything about lithography. I can’t believe they did this in Antarctica. I’m a huge Shackleton fan and this is a completely different insight for me. This is fascinating. Thanks for demonstrating”
YouTube Review January 2022
— Experiencing Ireland —
“Brilliant afternoon with Angelina.Spent a sunny afternoon with Angelina at Kilkea Castle. Learnt the art of grave rubbing – Angelina is a great teacher. She is patient, highly skilled and great fun. We all came away with something we’d made in the two hours”
Trip Advisor Review August 2021
— AnitaBreak41 —
“A very infomative and pleasant experience. Angelina was an excellent teacher. The practical, hands on experience allowed me to learn as we worked. Delighted with the results of the process”
Google Review June 2021
— Cristeen Kilkenny—
“Thank you angelina for a really great course on ecoprinting on japanese paper you were very generous with your knowledge and i had great fun. And so glad i could buy that awagami japanese paper from you wow its gorgeous”
Google Review June 2021
— Deirdre Crofts —
Natural Dye Eco Printing Workshops
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