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Mahoe Hills

Inspiring your creativity

Eco-dyeing

Eco-printing and eco-dyeing workshop

Eco-printing and dyeing are magic. All you need is plant material such as leaves, flowers, onion skins and a little rust-solution.  Unlike synthetic dyes, the patterns and colours are living and beautiful. Marion has been developing her techniques for many years and now mainly uses a one-pot technique to minimise the use of energy.

In this workshop we use a variety of accessible garden plants to create prints and colours on wool and silk. All fabrics and items of clothing that are used in this workshop are recycled.

If you are interested in eco-printing cellulose fabrics (e.g. cotton or linen) you can contact Marion. This requires a few extra steps and needs some preparation before the start of the workshop.

Eco printing

Eco printing example

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Eco-print steam bad

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs for a full-day workshop (9.30 am – 4 pm):

  • One person: $130
  • Two to four participants: $85 per person
  • Child 10-16 years $60 (needs to be accompanied by one or more adults)
  • Special rates for groups 4+ people on application. Reduced rates for low-income groups.
  • All materials and morning and afternoon tea are included
  • Vegetarian lunch can be included $15 per person

Contact Us with your questions and requests.

 

 

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03 542 3336
021 148 2477

255 Garden Valley Rd
Wairoa Gorge
Brightwater, 7091
Nelson/Tasman

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Creative day out in the country

We can organise a fun creative morning or afternoon for you (one-to-one) or your group.  We cater for small groups of friends, work colleagues or maybe you are visiting Nelson and feel like a relaxing and inspiring day in the country. In half a day you can make a colourful item from felt or mosaic.

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Find us on Facebook!

Check out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/mahoehillsnelson  to see what we have been up to, read about special offers or to contact us.

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Our studio

We have a nice sunny studio and can accommodate groups from 6 to 12 people. Email Marion if you are interested in teaching a workshop or having arts and craft gatherings at the Mahoe Hills Studio.

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