Eco-Printing with Native Botanicals - Create your own silk scarf

Eco-Printing with Native Botanicals
Create your own silk scarf using natural plant dyes and traditional eco-printing techniques

Join First Nations Artist and Weaver, Cholena Hughes and explore the beautiful art of eco-printing. Using botanicals, you will add unique prints to a silk scarf, a tote bag (both supplied) and your choice of an item you bring. Perfect for thoughtful, handmade gifts for yourself or someone special.

About the class:

Cholena will guide you through the process of selecting the right plant materials to achieve your desired results. Eco-printing refers to the act of using plant materials to directly apply colour and printed marks your chosen surface.

During the workshop, we will print onto 1 silk scarf, 1 cotton tote bag (you’ll have various colours to choose from) and an item made from natural fabric you bring.

Using natural botanicals, you will learn techniques to capture the intricate shapes and colours of various native plant varieties.

We will take a hands-on, no-fuss approach, so you’ll have fun and learn some new skills.

Eco-Printing with Native Botanicals

📅 Saturday, 28 March 2026
⏰ 10am-1pm
📍 My Dilly Bag, Kurrajong Building, 5/354 Mons Rd, Forest Glen QLD, Sunshine Coast
🎟 $85.00 per person
👥 Limited to 12 participants

Suitable for:

• 16 years of age or over

• Beginner-friendly

What we supply for your use and creativity on the day:

• 1 x silk scarf

• 1 x cotton tote bag

• All plant materials and equipment required for eco printing

• Morning/Afternoon tea 

What you need to bring:

• An item of clothing made from natural material (cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo etc - preferably white or light colour)

About Cholena Hughes

Cholena was born on Turrbal Country, grew up on Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Country (Bribie Island) and now lives on Jinibara Country (Sunshine Coast Hinterland).

Cholena’s art practice is inclusive of many areas of Art Making. Using a large variety of materials and processes, her art shares her love and respect for the natural environment. As part of her practice, Cholena wanders in the bush, listens, breathes in the air and her senses observe all the intimate details. This is healing and self-care. Her artwork offers the viewers a glimpse of the experience felt.