Learning how to make ecoprints and natural dye colours over the past year has been a mindful fusion of botany, history, alchemy and upcycling. Many people have asked me how I have made items. I hope to share some of the learning journey, experiences, discoveries and results here.
Kirsty Sutherland
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.
Oscar Wilde
- Spring of 2019 gave me an unexpected opportunity to delve into the the natural history of Granton’s lost medieval garden. Respecting the beautiful environment I found myself in, with its abundance of life and fertility. Revelling in the diversity of leaf shapes and textures of plants flourishing in the wild garden as they came and went during 2019. Recording their fleeting impressions and colours. Exploring, admiring and documenting the seasonal flora of the garden with experimental botanical art.
- I hope this sustainable use of the land and plants themselves to make art at the garden will help connect more people to the environment
- Encourage visitors to Granton Castle Garden to try ecoprinting or upcycling clothing and fabrics using natural colours. Help fundraise through arts and crafts sales to provide facilities for the ‘saggy roof’ studio and workshops at the garden later in the year.
Botanical Prints and Natural Dyes 