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Blueway Art Studio - Create your own natural, botanical art print on paper using leaves and flowers from the local trees and plants in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Eco-Printing on Paper is a taster natural dye workshop, using dried and early spring foliage. We learn traditional dyeing skills and experiment with different natural dyes and layouts on handmade Japanese Awagami papers, capturing the spirit of the lush landscape by gently rolling your designs into bundles.
As we wait in anticipation for the dye to fix, we will have a cup of tea and discuss the dye process and the bright colours associated with our ancestors before revealing your design which can be used as a wall print, card design or book cover. It’s a beautiful experience watching nature and your creations transform into something new.
The majority of this workshop will be in the outdoor courtyard of the Tanyard so please dress appropriately.
Participants
- All materials included
- Selection of Teas, Coffee or Water
- Lunch
Engage in a tangible, sensory-rich art-making experience under open Irish skies. Discover the dyeing methods used by generations past and craft one-of-a-kind botanical illustrations. Off the conventional tourist routes in Narraghmore, County Kildare, you’ll find the Blueway Arts Studio in a warm, inviting village within Ireland’s Ancient East. The surroundings boast many interesting sites and activities! Its strategic location puts Narraghmore en route to Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford. While visiting Narraghmore for a workshop at Blueway Art Studio, make sure to acquaint yourself with the local community at the neighbourhood cafe, savor the flavors at the local gastro pub, and hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces at the charming upcycling antiques shop. Kildare and the neighbouring Carlow and Wicklow offer a plethora of enjoyable activities and locations steeped in stories, all within comfortable reach.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.