Ecoprinting on Fabric Workshop
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups (1–10 participants)
What You’ll Create
1 ecoprinted handmade cotton scarf (180x50 cm)
1 cotton cloth piece
1 tote bag
You will also receive PDF guidebook explaining the eco-printing process so you can recreate the technique at home
Duration
~ 2–3 hours (Depending on skill level)
Language
English and Thai
What to Bring
Nothing — all materials and tools are provided
Format
At our Bangkok Studio.
Morning session 9:00 – 12:00
Afternoon session 13:00 – 16:00
Overview
Discover the beauty of eco-printing, a natural dye technique that transfers the shapes and pigments of real leaves and flowers directly onto fabric.
In this hands-on workshop at GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you will work with botanical materials to create unique textile prints using heat, pressure, and natural pigments. Guided by Gigi Payne, one of the leading eco-printing artists in Thailand, you’ll learn the full process from plant selection to revealing the final print.
This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in natural dyeing, botanical art, or sustainable textile design techniques, and gives you practical skills to continue experimenting with eco-printing at home.
Techniques & Materials
You will practice the complete eco-printing process step by step.
You will learn how to:
Select leaves and flowers suitable for eco-printing
Prepare cotton fabric for botanical dye transfer
Arrange plant compositions to create patterns
Bundle and bind fabric for steaming
Steam the bundles to transfer plant pigments
Unwrap and finish the printed textiles
All materials are provided, including:
Organic cotton fabrics
Fresh and dried botanical materials
Natural mordants and modifiers
Eco-printing tools and steaming equipment
Your Creative Project
During the workshop you will create two eco-printed textile pieces using natural botanical materials.
Participants will:
Arrange leaves and flowers to design botanical patterns
Bundle and steam the fabric to transfer pigments
Unwrap the fabric to reveal the final prints
Each piece is completely unique, capturing the natural shapes and colors of the plants used.
Reviews
Sher Pichler
I was looking forward all year to take Gigi’s eco printing class. It was one of the highlights of my trip to Thailand. Gigi is a wonderful teacher with such incredible knowledge and talent. The projects that we made include a scarf/wrap, a tote bag and a table runner. Each of them turned out so stunningly beautiful. I loved this workshop. I also booked for the following day to take a sewing class where we drafted our own patterns for a top. Gigi’s guidance and patience through this process was amazing. She is such a wealth of information and knowledge and talent. My top turned out perfect and ready to wear! I highly recommend these two worships. The value and satisfaction you will get is well worth it Thank you so much Gigi for sharing your love of creating. See you next year. 💜💜💜
Javaria Sohaib
I had the most wonderful time at the eco-print workshop today! 🌿✨ Gigi is an absolutely amazing instructor, so patient, so creative, and so passionate about what she teaches. She explained every step with such clarity and made the whole experience feel relaxing, inspiring, and truly magical. …
Liz Mckell
We did two workshops with Gigi during our stay in Bangkok and had the best time. We visit Bangkok once a year and this was our first time doing something like this. We did the batik and eco printing workshops; Gigi is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and is also super creative. An experience to recommend for anyone keen to get hands on and do something creative, we’re already looking forward to next year!
