In this workshop, you will print a soft, breezy scarf made of Etamine de Laine with your own pattern of different leaves. The teachers of Textielinstituut Hawar know exactly how to guide you through this process and will teach you about the natural dyes of various leaves and how to achieve a beautifully sharp print.

For the workshop, you don’t need to bring anything yourself; there is an extensive selection of leaves available. However, if you enjoy experimenting, you can also bring your own plant, tree, or flower leaves. The colour they release is a surprise, often making the result even more beautiful.

Leaves can transfer natural colour onto fabric. In eco dyeing – also known as plant printing – a pattern is printed onto fabric using leaves from different plants. Since the books by India Flint, this dyeing technique has become increasingly popular. The art lies in ensuring that the leaf does not only leave a coloured stain, but that even the veins remain visible in the print.

You will go home with your own scarf! Part of the workshop includes the fixing process, which takes about an hour. You don’t need to wait for it, but please note that you won’t be able to take your scarf home immediately after the workshop.

Floor de Bruijn runs the family business Hawar Textielinstituut, which was built by Meinie Wardenier and Harm Harms. National and international teachers share their knowledge and skills in the large, atmospheric studio in Oldeberkoop, focusing on textile crafts and textile art. In addition, there is an extensive shop and an inspiring gallery, making it a creative hub where new and traditional materials and textile techniques are (re)discovered. During the festival, Floor and her team lead the workshops.