Judilee Fitzhugh Workshops

Natural Impressions: Contact Printing with Plants
Saturday, June 11th 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday, June 12th 9 am – Noon
Cost: $100
Cost includes some materials.

For this fun and fabulous workshop, we’ll begin with an introduction to simple contact printing using natural plant material and no additional dyes—it’s magic! Fallen leaves, twigs, and other found materials from the woods are combined with heat and pressure to transfer the color pigments from the actual plants onto the cloth. By manipulating the fabric with the leaves enclosed we can vary the results. We’ll add additional fabric and stitching to finish a unique scarf for each individual.

Students Material List
Please bring the following items:

1. Small lengths of fabric, 4-9” wide x about 24” long. Silk and wool are the preferred fibers, but a small amount of cotton/linen/hemp fabrics should be chosen for contrast.
2. Threads for stitching.
3. Strong twine for tying.
4. About 6 smooth round sticks or pvc pipes, _-1” in diameter and 4-10” long.
5. Sewing kit.
6. Two medium/large (6-8”) clamps, either spring loaded or c-clamps.
7. Gallon-size plastic bags to transport wet fabrics.
8. Insulated rubber gloves.
9. Note taking materials.
10. An assortment of leaves and natural plant material. Consider a variety: walnut, oak, maple, any fruit trees, weeds, invasives, etc.

Judilee Fitzhugh, fiber arts department adjunct faculty at Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, is a textile artist who specializes in natural dye processes. She combines an innovative interpretation of traditional methods, using handwoven and surface design techniques, and couture construction details. Judilee creates a line of wearable art garments, accessories and original art pieces that portray a single moment in history.