Plant-based Mordant Printing on Barkcloth and Cotton
Threads of Life Workshop with Cinta Bumi Artisans
24 October 2024, 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Threads of Life Natural Dye Studio
Free Shuttle at 9.30 AM (Pick Up Point Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan)
Explore the alchemy of mark-making on barkcloth or cotton with a mordant intermediary. A mordant fixes colour, and printing with a mordant before dyeing creates a surface design. Working with community-sourced materials — Cinta Bumi Artisans’ traditional barkcloth from Central Sulawesi and Threads of Life’s Symplocos leaf mordant from Flores — uncover intricate patterns and natural colours through an immersive experience with plant materials guided by the Cinta Bumi Artisans and Threads of Life’s dye studio team.
What You Will Get
*This workshop is not appropriate for children under 10 years old.
Schedule
09.30 – 09.45
Participants meet at Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan from where you will be driven 4 kilometres to the workshop location at the Threads of Life Dye Studio and Dye Plant Botanical Garden in Petulu, Ubud.
10.00 – 12.30
The class starts with an introduction to Threads of Life and the work of the natural dye studio, with a guided walk around the dye plant garden and an introduction to the traditional natural dyes of Indonesia.
After that the class will be led by Cinta Bumi Artisans with an introduction to barkcloth, heritage fiber originated from Bada Valley, Central Sulawesi, and mordant printing with Symplocos leaf paste. Participants will be guided on how to prepare the cloth and step by step of direct application of natural dyes and mordants onto the cloth, which allows you to use them as paints.
12.30 - 13.30
Lunch break
13.30 – 14.00
See the result of your process, and learn how to take care of your naturally-dyed pieces. After the class you will be driven from Threads of Life Dye Studio back to the Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan.
About Cinta Bumi Artisans
Cinta Bumi Artisans is a textile and natural dye studio based in Ubud, Bali, with a mission to guide in nourishing people’s relationship with the Earth and their inner artist through co-creation with plants, fibers, and colors.
Since they started their journey in 2013, they have been through a metamorphosis that has gradually supported them and brought them to where they are. From being a small business focused on products to a heart-centered one that integrates heritage, artisanal creations with skill-sharing, and learning experiences.
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Cancellation and Refunds
There is a 100% refund for cancellations more than 7 days before the start of class.
There is a 50% refund for cancellations less than 7 days before the start of class.
There is NO REFUND for no show.
Book Your Workshop*
Online Booking at threadsoflife.com | Whatsapp | Email
Offline Booking at Store | Gallery
*Payment in advance is required to secure your place.
