Workshop Natural Inks and Screen Printing (Feb 17)

Natural Inks and Screen Printing Workshop

February 17th, 2024
Saturday | 10h - 18h (1h lunch break)
Price - 100€ (Material included)
Trainers - Rita Daniel from FICA and Tamara Bigot from Distinto Studio

Description

In this workshop on natural dyes and screen printing, we will combine the production of natural dyes with the process of screen printing. In the first part, with Tamara from Distinto Studio, you'll learn how to make natural dyes by reducing dye baths, as well as how to prepare fabric and paper for printing.
In the second part of the workshop you will apply the paints through screen printing, both on paper and fabric. 

No previous knowledge is required.

Program Content

Natural paints and mordants - Part 1 / 3 hours
A brief introduction to dyeing plants and natural agents
Reduction of dye baths for paint formulation
Preparing the mordant on fabric and paper

Application of inks through screen printing - 2nd part / 4h
Introduction to screen printing - engraving method + stencil
Color chart - printed on cotton paper
Screen printing* (cotton + silk, 50x50cm)
Color change processes (iron), Reservations and overlays

Material included

The material needed for the training is included.

Waiting List

Cancellations may occur. If the training is sold out and you would like to receive an alert if there are any withdrawals, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt, with the subject line 'waiting list-workshop natural inks and screen printingIf there is a cancellation for this specific workshop, we will let you know.
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Cancellation of Registration

IMPORTANT - Cancellations/postponements/refunds of registrations (including gift voucher registrations) are only permitted if you give us at least 7 days' notice of the start of the workshop. Any cancellation with less than 7 days' notice, we will do our best to fill your place, however, a refund or postponement can only be made if your place is filled.

If a trainee fails to attend one or more training sessions, FICA is not responsible for replacing or compensating for that session.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt
Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.

No. of trainees

Minimum number: 6pax / Maximum number: 8pax
According to our terms, the training may be canceled if the minimum number of trainees is not met - Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.
Minimum age for participation: 18 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 16 years

Other Workshops

We regularly have other workshops in addition to the Natural Dyes and Screen Printing Workshop, such as the Natural Dyeing Workshop or the Flash Screen Printing Workshop.. It accompanies the Workshops.

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If you don't speak Portuguese don't worry we will give the workshop in english.