Please join me for a day of loving on the magic of flowers!!! We will be printing with flowers from my dye garden, that are historically and scientifically proven dye plants......cosmos sulphureus (not pink, purple or white cosmos), Dyer's Coreopsis, and Marigolds. These amazing flowers are not only ancient dye sources, but the flavonoids responsible for their color, which is used to attract pollinators, possess a number of medicinal benefits, including anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. They also have neuroprotective and cardio-protective effects. So, we will have snacks with these edible flowers too!!

PLEASE READ: You will need one 100% Cotton top of your choice. If you don't already have something in mind, I suggest Earth Creations. Joy is sometimes at Pepperplace, but I will be happy to connect. She used to cut/sew clothing in Birmingham, and is now selling the rest of her stock. She has lots of cotton blanks with unique pattern designs and it's where I got the tank I'm printing now that is pictured. It takes a week of several processes to get the fiber ready for printing, so I will need to get them by the beginning of July, so I can prep them. You are happy to come help if you want to find out more of the preparation, just let me know!!

TO SIGN UP: Please email me at aprilbonaseradesign@gmail.com to confirm and Venmo Workshop cost. You will not be confirmed until payment is received. Venmo is @April-Bonasera

COST : $150 per person which includes all flowers, mordants, tannins and scouring used, but must provide own shirt.