FLOWER POUNDING with Brenda Nickerson

Flower pounding, or Tatakizome, is an ancient Japanese technique of hammering plants to create patterns on fabric. It is a very simple technique that renders gorgeous results. All you need is fresh flowers, a hammer and either paper, canvas or fabric to transfer the flower “dye”.

Learn the basics of flower pounding: which flowers and/or leaves work well and how hard to pound to get the desired results.

Cost is $10 per person. Seating is limited.

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Pay at the library’s front desk or using our PayPal (select Donate, enter amount in Other, select Share My Name/Email to match to registration)

Part of program cost is funded by the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System’s Mini Summer Reading Grant 2025.

Participates are asked to leave their art projects for our Community Art Show displaying all projects created throughout the summer. Projects will be labeled with artists first initial, last name and age. Select projects may be laminated to help preserve the piece. Projects will be on display through the 25th Building Anniversary that will be celebrated as part of the 26th Annual History Fair on Saturday, September 16th.