Botanical Eco Print Workshop in Bangkok
Press real leaves into fabrics, see how your arrangements and vision becoming the art of nature.
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 table runner
• 1 tote bag
• A PDF guidebook explaining the eco-printing process so you can try it at home
Online course also available
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
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups
Location
GIGIPAYNE Studio, 1034/8-9 Rama IV Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 — opposite to One Bangkok, near MRT Lumpini (Exit 1A).
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Maryhanna Clodfelter
I attended Gigi's studio for the Eco-Print leaves scarves and the Batik scarf. This was such a great experience, and Gigi is so knowledgeable; her explanations of the processes were excellent. I highly recommend attending her sessions.
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!
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