Flower Pounding Workshop

Learn the Japanese technique of Takakizome

Saturday, August 16
9:30 - 12:30
Ages 8-12
Maximum 8 Participants

Grab your hammers - and some flowers!

In this morning workshop we will bring together flowers foraged from our gardens and local environment to create patterns on fabric. We will use the method of takakizome, also known as flower pounding, to transfer the pigment from the flowers onto treated cloth - a unique design directly referencing the plants around us.
I will have a garden full of flowers that we can use and experiment with but it’s always a nice touch to bring some from home as well!

Students will have the opportunity to print a tote bag or a bandana.

Cost: $40 + $15 material fee

What is included:

Mordanted tote or scarf ready to be printed
Fabric scraps for experimenting
Flowers and plants from my garden

What is needed:
Packed snacks
Plant and flower materials gathered from home
Hammer
Rubber mallet (if you have one!)

Location: Keephouse Studio / 5813 Highway 207, Seaforth

Your Instructor

Alissa Kloet is a life-long lover of textiles, pattern and colour. She learned the art of screen-printing and surface design at Sheridan College and upon graduating obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Her textile journey has also included learning from natural dye experts from Toronto, Ontario to Rajasthan.

Alissa has been an instructor in the textile department at NSCAD and Patch Halifax among others and now teaches workshops in her home studio.