All materials are included No experience or supplies needed — just bring yourself.
About
Flower pounding, or tatakizome, is a Japanese textile technique that uses fresh flowers and leaves
to create printed patterns on fabric. This two-day workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the
art, science, and technical process of Flower Pounding. Participants will prepare cotton fabric and apply plant pigments to produce a 24” x 24” textile suitable for display, gifting, or wearable art.
The workshop is led by textile artist Daphne Woo, whose work combines reconnection and remembrance of self, though ecological awareness, and material-focused experimentation. Participants will gain foundational skills that can be applied to future projects at home.
Weekend Structure & Techniques
- Mordanting: Learn how to prepare cotton fabric for natural dyeing to create strong, long-lasting colours. Understand the role of mordants and how they interact with natural dyes and pigments.
- Flower Pounding (Tatakizome): Learn how to transfer natural pigments from fresh flowers and leaves onto fabric using a hammer. This Japanese technique translates to: “dye (zome 染め) hammering (tataki たたき)” and produces unique botanical patterns.
What to Expect
- Demonstrations of each dyeing process
- Hands-on making with time to experiment at your own pace
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners curious about natural dyeing and textile processes
- Artists interested in botanical printing techniques
- No prior experience required.
What You’ll Gain
- Understand the principles of mordanting and fabric preparation for natural dyeing
- Apply the flower pounding technique to create one completed textile piece and an easy-to-use bamboo frame to hang it on the wall
- Gain practical knowledge of plant-based dyes, pigment transfer, and design considerations
- Receive a bamboo frame to display their finished textile
What to Bring
All materials are provided.
Hammer (if available)
Registration closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the first session begins.
15% discount for North Van Arts Members.
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Here’s how to get started:
- Membership: Become a member of North Van Arts to access exclusive perks.
- Discount Code: Call us at 604-988-6844 to receive your unique discount code.
- Redeem Discount: Remember, you must be a member before receiving the discount. Once you have your code, simply follow these steps to apply the 15% off:
- Browse the available Adult & Youth classes and workshops.
- During the checkout process, you’ll find a field to enter your coupon code. Enter the code and apply it.
- Your 15% discount will be automatically calculated and reflected in your total purchase amount.
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