Eco-Printed Silk Scarves: Section A

Create beautifully patterned silk scarves inspired by Mt. Cuba’s landscape, in this immersive, one-day workshop. Using leaves and other natural materials, explore botanical printing techniques that highlight the subtle relationships between plant form, color, and fabric. Join Sara Setzer, a local fiber artist, and learn how to bundle and wrap fabric for clear, expressive prints, and discover how color shifts in the dye bath, how mordants influence results, and how different fabrics and techniques shape the final design. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into the broader world of plant-based art and natural processes an approach that connects seamlessly with Mt. Cuba’s other offerings in gardening, ecology, and nature-inspired craft. By the end of the day, you will complete two full-length silk scarves, each reflecting a moment of exploration and creative connection to the natural world. Keep one and gift one! This workshop is ideal for those who enjoy learning through making and are curious to explore nature from an artist’s perspective. We recommend you bring your lunch, and there are snacks for sale on site. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, September 18, 2026. 🥬 Gift or take home About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she creates eco-dyed and printed scarves, wraps, and collars using natural materials and leaves. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members