This workshop offers participants the opportunity to create unique plant designs on silk through eco printing, which involves imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly onto protein fibers using a water bath process. Participants will design their own colorful silk scarves utilizing plants they bring from home. The workshop welcomes individuals of all skill levels.
Recommended plants to bring include high-tannin leaves such as oak, maple, rose, hickory, sumac, and blackberry. Additional suggestions for colorful designs include eucalyptus and flowers like carnations and daisies. However, thick, woody plants or those with waxy leaves, such as camellia and magnolia, are not advised. Attendees should also bring an apron or smock; gloves will be provided.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fee: $110 ($105 for Members)
Registration Deadline: Oct. 13
Instructor: Neha Bhatt, Teaching Artist
About Neha Bhatt
Neha Bhatt is a Teaching Artist with a deep passion for textile arts and creative education. Her journey began in middle school in India, where she was introduced to Indian Batik, natural and indigo dyeing, block printing, and hand sewing through extracurricular classes. This initial exposure developed into a lifelong interest in textile design, leading her to explore surface pattern techniques, fiber studies, and expressive methods of creating art through fabric.
With a strong educational background and extensive classroom experience, Neha blends her teaching skills with her creative talents to offer workshops, paint parties, and arts-based programs for learners of all ages. She collaborates with the Fulton County School System to provide diverse programs that help students discover the many meaningful ways to engage with creative arts.
Through her work, Neha strives to make art accessible and inspiring, promoting storytelling, cultural connection, and self-expression through every thread and pattern.
