Botanical Printing Basics
Learn the fine art of printing leaves onto paper and hammering flowers onto fabric.
Service Description
Learn the fine art of botanical printing onto paper and pounding leaves and flowers onto fabric via the methods of steam bundling and hammering! In this workshop, we will: - Learn the basics of preparing paper and fabric to receive plant pigments - Discuss what leaves print best and how - Learn about and use dye blankets - Choose and create a composition with leaves and print onto paper - Practice leaf & flower impressions, i.e. "pounding" onto fabric - Go home with your workshop creations and instructions on how to continue exploring at home! All materials + snacks + drinks provided This workshop is for adults and hosted at the Wild Arts Learning Center in Springfield, MO. For locals: just out east Sunshine and around the bend from Turner's Station off J Hwy. The address and directions are emailed upon booking. BOOKING: If you don't see available dates within 30 days from the day you are looking, click "Book" and the next available class date will pop up.