Botanical Eco Print Workshop at GIGIPAYNE
Press real leaves into fabrics, see how your arrangements and vision becoming the art of nature.
Kathy Morrison
We had a private group on eco printing with Gigi. It was a sensational experience we made three different items. We learned so much and had so much fun with a new found hobby for all. Gigi and staff are so informative and just a delight. Thank you so much.
Christine Valenca
Feb 2026. I spent 2 delightful days with Gigi and Emma taking 4 workshops ( Cyano, Batik, Eco printing, and Natural Dyes). Not only did I learn incredible techniques, Gigi made it easy to understand, accessible, fun and relevant. The pace was kind, and great for meaningful conversations and sharing. Both Gigi and Emma were incredibly kind, and helpful. The classes were catered to me, and the knowledge of textiles I shared with Gigi before hand, which was so helpful and targeted. The handwoven material used to help local farmers is so meaningful. I applaud Gigi Payne for allowing those century-old traditions to live on. Her English is very good, so classes are accessible to many. AC available. Easy access by subway or city buses too. She also has some beautiful items for sale. I stepped into a creative world that gave me a magical feeling! I love it! Thanks Gigi and Emma! I would love to come back again!
Risa N
Whenever I travel abroad, I always participate in some kind of workshop. I participated in this workshop in Thailand, and I was thrilled by the truly wonderful ideas and magic of color. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time. This time I tried eco-printing. Next time I'd like to try batik.
Press real leaves and flowers onto cotton, bundle it tight, steam it, and unwrap to see what the plants left behind. Eco-printing uses no ink — just natural pigment, heat, and pressure. The shapes and tones depend on which leaves you chose and how you arranged them. No two prints come out the same.
At GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you learn how to read plants for color and detail — which leaves hold pigment, how mordants like iron and copper shift the result, and why the same plant prints differently on different cloth. Gigi Payne walks you through every step, from your first leaf to your final print.
The reveal is the most exciting moment of the whole session — you unwrap your steamed bundle and see what nature prepared for you. A calm, relaxing afternoon for anyone drawn to natural materials and textile craft. With these new skills, you can try it again at home with your own plants.
Your Creative Project
In this workshop you create three eco-printed textile pieces on handmade cotton from local Thai artisan communities.
You leave with:
1 eco-printed handmade cotton scarf (180×50 cm)
1 cotton cloth piece
1 tote bag
A PDF guidebook explaining the eco-printing process so you can try it at home
Duration
~ 2–3 hours (Depending on skill level)
Time & Location
At our Bangkok Studio.
Morning session 9:00 – 12:00
Afternoon session 13:00 – 16:00
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups
Techniques & Materials
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 finished 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
Language
English and Thai
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