Eco-Prints Workshop at Kartavya Karma – Where Nature Becomes Art

In the quiet Himalayan village of Kasar Devi, where pine-scented air meets morning mist, Kartavya Karma Experience Studio has added something beautifully new to its bouquet of creative offerings — the Eco-Prints Workshop.

This isn’t just a craft class. It’s an immersion into nature, an invitation to walk barefoot on the earth, pick your own leaves and petals, and transform them into living art.

It’s where you don’t just create — you co-create with nature.

What Is Eco-Printing?

Eco-printing is the magical process of imprinting natural colors and patterns from leaves, flowers, and plants onto fabric or paper. Instead of using artificial dyes, participants gather botanical materials from the surrounding Himalayan forest — marigold, rose, rhododendron, oak, fern, and pine — and use their natural pigments to create stunning organic imprints.

The result?Every print is one-of-a-kind, carrying the texture, color, and soul of the plant that created it.

This technique combines art, sustainability, and mindfulness, celebrating the relationship between human creativity and nature’s palette.

The Workshop Experience

The Eco-Prints Workshop at Kartavya Karma is a slow, sensory, and joy-filled journey — blending nature walks, art, and storytelling.

Step 1: Nature Walk & Collection

Participants begin with a guided eco-walk through the green slopes of Kasar Devi. With baskets in hand, they gather fallen petals, leaves, barks, and flowers — learning to identify which plants produce the richest colors. The walk itself becomes meditation — listening to the wind, touching textures, breathing in the forest.

Step 2: Crafting Your Composition

Back in the Kartavya Karma Studio, the table transforms into a creative playground. Under expert guidance, participants learn to arrange their collected materials on organic cotton or handmade paper, exploring design, layering, and balance.

Step 3: The Printing Process

The arranged materials are wrapped carefully, steamed, and pressed using natural mordants (like alum or iron water). As heat unlocks the pigments, magic unfolds — the colors and shapes of nature transfer directly onto fabric, leaving delicate, permanent imprints.

When unwrapped, every piece tells a story — of a flower’s journey, a leaf’s veins, a color that once lived under the sun.

Step 4: Reflection & Sharing

The workshop ends with an open circle — tea, conversation, and sharing of art pieces. Each participant leaves with their own handmade eco-printed creation — a scarf, tote bag, or journal cover — along with a renewed connection to the natural world.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of eco-printing techniques on fabric and paper

• How to identify local Himalayan flora suitable for natural dyeing

• The process of natural mordanting and steaming for color transfer

• Composition design — arranging natural elements aesthetically

• Sustainable craft principles: zero waste, reuse, and circular design

• Mindful connection with the landscape through eco-art practices

This workshop is a blend of art and awareness, where learning feels more like rediscovery.

Who Should Join This Workshop

The Eco-Prints Workshop is open to:

• Artists & Designers seeking sustainable craft techniques

• Nature lovers wanting to reconnect with the Earth through creativity

• Travelers & tourists visiting Kasar Devi or Almora who wish for a meaningful, take-home memory

• Corporate & embassy guests participating in Kartavya Karma’s cultural retreats

• Yoga & wellness enthusiasts looking to blend mindfulness with art

No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, patience, and a love for beauty in simplicity.

Why Eco-Printing at Kartavya Karma Is Unique

1. Local Inspiration: The workshop uses only native Himalayan plants — making every print a piece of Kasar Devi itself.

2. Sustainable Art: 100% eco-friendly, using natural dyes and organic fabrics.

3. Hands-on Learning: From forest walk to final print — you do it all yourself.

4. Guided by Experts: Artists trained in natural dyeing, Aipan art, and sustainable craft practices lead the sessions.

5. Community Impact: Every workshop supports local women artisans who co-facilitate the sessions, continuing Kartavya Karma’s mission of livelihood and learning.

   
   

What You’ll Take Home

• A finished eco-printed art piece — scarf, paper, or textile

• A deeper appreciation of nature’s design intelligence

• Practical knowledge of eco-dyeing and sustainability

• Beautiful memories of creating art in the Himalayan calm of Kasar Devi

  
  

Why Kasar Devi Is the Perfect Place for Eco-Printing

Kasar Devi’s pristine energy, clean air, and abundance of wild flora make it the ideal natural studio. Every corner offers inspiration — the blush of rhododendron, the golden glow of marigold, the deep greens of pine. The region’s magnetic field and serene vibration amplify mindfulness, helping participants slow down, focus, and connect more deeply with nature’s colors.

It’s not just a workshop — it’s a Himalayan healing experience.

Join the Eco-Prints Movement

At Kartavya Karma Experience Studio, the Eco-Prints Workshop joins a bouquet of other creative and cultural offerings —

Aipan Art Workshops

Pottery & Candle-Making

Weaving & Craft Experiences

Yoga & Meditation Retreats

Together, these form a tapestry of mindful, artistic, and eco-conscious experiences in Kasar Devi — where creativity becomes community, and every color tells a story.

Ready to Create With Nature?

Location: Kartavya Karma Experience Studio, Kasar Devi, Almora (Uttarakhand)

Workshops: Everyday & on request for private groups

Booking: www.kartavyakarma.org

Inquiries: 9625689172

Come for the art. Stay for the energy. Leave with a piece of the Himalayas in your hands.