Textile & Sewing - Workshops

More Details AMANDA WHITED BOTANICAL TEXTILES: ECO-PRINTING & BORO STITCHING Welcome to a detailed workshop in eco-printing, and specifically bundle dyeing and hapazome hammer printing. This is a hands-on workshop where nature meets slow stitching! Once florals are beautifully captured on fabric through mordanting and transfer techniques, this workshop explores slow stitching in the boro technique.  Eco printing is a botanical dyeing technique that uses flowers and leaves to create beautiful, natural prints on fabric. This workshop explores two different eco printing techniques:  Steam Printing (Bundle Dyeing) – Learn how to arrange fresh botanicals on fabric, bundle them tightly, and steam them to release their natural pigments. Hammer Printing (Hapazome) – Discover the joy (and stress relief!) of flower pounding, using hammers to transfer the colors and shapes of plants directly onto fabric. Once the prints are set and revealed, students will select their favorite pieces to create boro-inspired coasters. Boro is a traditional Japanese mending style that uses layered textiles and visible hand stitching to create both beauty and utility. You’ll learn beginner friendly hand-stitching techniques to piece and embellish your coasters with your eco-printed fabrics. You'll leave with a set of unique, handmade coasters and a newfound appreciation for the beauty of botanicals and the magic of slow crafting. About the Artist: Amanda Whited Meet Amanda Whited, a Midwest native currently residing in sunny Southern California with her husband and their four energetic boys. With a passion for sharing her love of making, Amanda has dedicated 13 years to teaching others the art of making, encouraging her students to infuse their own unique style and personality into each piece. Whether she's sewing, knitting, or dabbling in natural dyeing, Amanda finds the greatest joy in the creative process. Her love for crafting extends beyond the finished product, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and the bonds formed through shared artistic endeavors. We can’t wait to see how your project  turns out. Share your creative journey and finished creation with us by tagging @thecraftersbox @amanda_joyofmaking in your social posts. Don’t forget to use #thecraftersbox so our community can also see your workshop come to life. Happy making!