Botanical Eco-Printing Workshop

We’re back with a much-loved collaboration between The Adorned and Be The Earth Foundation, inviting you to slow down, work with your hands, and discover the colours and patterns hidden in plants.

Join multidisciplinary artist Nastasha Sale at Be Hive, Boschendal, for an immersive, hands-on introduction to botanical eco-printing.

Eco-printing is a process of transferring the natural pigments and tannins of plants directly onto fabric through contact, heat, steam and natural mordants. The magic is in the uncertainty. As plants, heat and fabric come together, each print reveals something unexpected. No two scarves will ever be the same.

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DATE: Sunday, 29 November 2026

TIME: 09:30–14:00

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During the workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify plants that create strong and beautiful prints
• Prepare fabric for eco-printing
• Explore plant placement and composition
• Bundle and steam your fabric to create the print
• Use botanical materials to create one-of-a-kind patterns and colours

You’ll create your own raw silk scarf, which you’ll take home along with a printed eco-printing workbook to continue experimenting with the process at home.

No previous artistic experience is needed. Just curiosity, an openness to experimentation, and a love of nature.

This is a relaxed, family-friendly workshop designed for beginners, with plenty of time for exploration and personal guidance in a small group setting.

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Your day includes:

• All workshop materials
• Your own raw silk scarf
• A take-home eco-printing workbook
• Forest-to-Fork lunch
• Teas & coffee station
• Personal guidance throughout the workshop

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Sliding-Scale Contribution*: 

Standard: R1,700

Medium: R1,450

Low: R950

Spaces are limited.

*Our sliding scale is an honesty system designed to meet you where you are financially:

Standard Rate

Individuals earning a stable, comfortable income
Entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals with established businesses
People able to expense this through a company or claim it as a business cost
Well-funded NGOs, social enterprises, and larger organisations
Corporates and teams booking experiences or space
International guests or visitors with stronger currencies

Middle Rate

Individuals with a consistent but moderate income
To a few, freelancers, creatives, facilitators, and practitioners building their work
Farmers, educators, and small business owners with some financial flexibility
Students or individuals supported by bursaries or partial funding
Small to mid-sized NGOs or initiatives with limited but stable budgets

Low Rate

Individuals with little to no disposable income
Early-stage entrepreneurs or those in transition
Small-scale farmers, artisans, and community facilitators
Students without financial support
Grassroots organisations, volunteer-led groups, or underfunded initiatives