Flower Pounding

Pound seasonal flowers into linen to make botanical prints. Beginner-friendly natural dye workshop, all supplies and takeaways

Tataki-zomé is the practice of pounding a flower or leaf into fabric, leaving a detailed, semi-permanent print. In this workshop, participants will work with a selection of seasonal and locally sourced botanicals and transfer them onto upcycled linens to create whimsical prints of their design. We will also learn about natural dye basics, including permanence, care, and the difference between colorfast and fugitive dyes.

SCC will provide all supplies for this class and each participant will leave with instruction sheet, final product to keep and the confidence to do this fun project on their own!

Instructor: Katie Vadasz is a weaver, natural dyer, spinner, and sewer based in the Bay Area of California. She’s received a BFA in Individualized Studies from California College of the Arts with a minor in Ecological Practices. She has worked in community outreach and arts education for Sonoma Community Center. Her work emphasizes the unseen labor and costs involved in textile production, both to the maker and the environment.