Eco Printing & Tataki Zome: Natural Dye on Linen | Luna | Sun afternoon

A hands-on workshop with Maria A. Luna

Discover the ancient art of transferring botanical color and pattern directly onto natural textiles. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn two complementary techniques — eco printing, where leaves and flowers release their pigments onto fabric through steam, and tataki zome (たたき染め), the Japanese practice of "hammer dyeing" that transfers botanical color through gentle pounding.

You'll leave with a finished linen scarf — a wearable piece of art created from leaves and flowers that grow in our own backyards, parks, and trails. You'll also create a set of leaf prints on natural fabric perfect for slow stitch projects, giving you materials to continue your practice long after the workshop ends.

Throughout the session you'll gain an understanding of natural textiles and the surprising range of dye sources hiding in plain sight — from oak and eucalyptus to grape leaves, redbud, hibiscus, and seasonal finds that shift in color from spring through fall. Maria will guide you through the full process: selecting and preparing your botanicals, arranging your composition on linen, bundling and steaming, and the moment of reveal as the wrapped fabric is unrolled to show what nature created with you.

All supplies are provided, including linen scarf, natural fabric for samplers, plant materials, and tools. No prior experience required — only a curiosity about working with what the natural world offers.