UPCYCLE YOUR HOME TEXTILES: PRINTING WITH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES — With textile designer Maria Walter Nielsen

Saturday 13. September at 10:00 - 13:30

MAISON SHIFT, Zürich

Join our workshop to transform vintage home textiles! Learn to print unique patterns using fruits and vegetables, giving old fabrics new life through creative techniques.
                                        
Have fun transforming vintage home textiles using natural printing techniques with fruits and vegetables. By harnessing the unique shapes and textures of fruits and vegetables, we will create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns and designs, giving old fabrics a fresh new life.

Inspired by Bruno Munari and his book "Rose nell’insalata", we will explore stamping, rolling, and printing methods to transfer organic shapes onto fabric. Participants will learn how to use different fruits and vegetables to create intricate textures and patterns, resulting in beautifully upcycled textiles.

Bring your own vintage linens, placemats, tea towels, or even a stained tablecloth—white or brightly colored textiles work best, but patterned, embroidered, or jacquard fabrics are also welcome. Using natural textile print colors, we will experiment with creative ways to print and refresh old textiles, making them both functional and artistic.

This workshop promotes sustainability through upcycling while offering a fun and engaging experience. Whether you're new to textile printing or looking to expand your creative skills, this session is the perfect opportunity to experiment, enjoy the process, and craft something truly unique.

Maria Walter Nielsen is a Danish textile print designer who spent 20 years in Milan collaborating with fashion houses. Since 2019, she has focused on teaching textile design, leading workshops in Italy and abroad, and providing creative consultancy in the interior textile field, emphasizing creativity and experimentation.                                                 

Mitbringen: Everyone will have to bring a vintage home textile (from home or bought vintage) that they would like to give new life. You can also bring more pieces. No prior experience required.

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