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

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.

Date/time: Saturday 24 October 2026 I 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location: My Dilly Bag, 5B/354 Mons Rd, Forest Glen QLD
Ticket Price: $85 each

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 to your chosen surface.

During the workshop, we will print onto 1 silk scarf, 1 cotton tote bag and an item made from natural fibre (see below) you bring.

Using ethically collected 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.

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 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

Cholena Hughes is a First Nations artist, creative practitioner, and cultural advocate who grew up on Yarun (Bribie Island) on Kabi Kabi Country and has lived on Jinibara Country in the Glass House Hinterland for more than 20 years. Cholena studied visual arts at both TAFE and university and after completing study she spent more than eight years teaching art with TAFE Queensland. She now works as the First Nations Creative Development Officer with Sunshine Coast Council, a role she has held for four years. Cholena loves to share her creative skills which incorporate weaving, ceramics, printmaking including eco-printing, cyanotype, lino, etching and gel plate mono-printing. You will find her at the Gathaa Markets sharing her unique creations.