Eco-Printing for Textiles (NEWBURY)

Description

VENUE: ST. GABRIEL'S SCHOOL
Sandleford Priory, Newtown, NEWBURY RG20 9BD

DATE: SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2026

TIME: 9.30 - 15.30

COST: £175

Eco-Printing: Sustainable Fabric Printing for the Classroom

With eco-printer and artist FIONA BALDING

Join us for a hands-on, inspiring workshop exploring the magical world of eco-printing – a sustainable fabric printing technique using plants, leaves and natural dyes.

Designed for Textile and Art teachers, this full-day practical session is perfect for those new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design, or anyone looking to refresh and expand their creative toolkit with engaging, eco-friendly ideas.

Leave with your own printed fabric samples, ready-to-use classroom strategies, and the knowledge to bring this sustainable technique to life in your teaching.

No previous eco-printing experience required – just a willingness to experiment and get creative!

What to expect on the day:

Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: ‘students will be able to contextualize their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’ 

We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art and Design spec (AQA))

What is special about the Eco Printing Techniques Course?

This Eco-Printing Techniques face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, begin to create a sketchbook resource for the classroom, enhance your own enthusiasm for the subject, and network with other teachers.

An experienced teacher, Fiona spent 38 years teaching Textiles and Food in secondary schools. Always a passionate print maker she was mesmerised when she discovered Ecoprinting and has worked extensively since 2016, developing her knowledge and understanding of this fascinating process.

One of the most important things that drew her into the craft was its sustainability credentials. Nothing is wasted in the production of these prints. Used plant materials are composted, mordants used in the process are natural garden fertilisers. Preferred textiles used are recycled cotton sheets, vintage linen and even old silk wedding dresses, often purchased in charity shops.

Fiona’s workshops are full on and you will be amazed at what can be achieved in a day! 

COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 175 / DAY 

TSC give discounts for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and those Self-funding.
Please contact for information.

All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE.

The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy platform to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS.

When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and link to invoice/payment details. Textiles Skills Centre is not VAT registered and so does not issue a seperate invoice.

PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your email confirmation, it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder.

Please check your booking carefully. If you are a teacher and school has booked you onto the course, it is VERY important that they give your full name and PERSONAL SCHOOL EMAIL so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details.

If we only receive the ‘school office’ email address, we have found in the past that this delays information getting to you, or information is not passed on. 

If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.