BOTANICAL PRINT MASTERCLASS MAY: Printing with Leaves & Layering

$120.00

Botanical Printing Workshop: Eco-printing with leaves

Printing with Leaves & Layering: In May we’ll focus on why leaves are such reliable and potent printers and how to use them effectively across both mediums of paper and fabric. From giant horse chestnuts to deeply pigmented plum and smokebush leaves, a new perspective shall emerge.

  • Leaves vs flowers

  • Effective mordant techniques for strong prints

  • Composition & negative space

  • Troubleshooting weak prints

Botanical Printing Workshop: Eco-printing with leaves

Printing with Leaves & Layering: In May we’ll focus on why leaves are such reliable and potent printers and how to use them effectively across both mediums of paper and fabric. From giant horse chestnuts to deeply pigmented plum and smokebush leaves, a new perspective shall emerge.

  • Leaves vs flowers

  • Effective mordant techniques for strong prints

  • Composition & negative space

  • Troubleshooting weak prints

  • Each month we’ll zoom in on what’s blooming around us and aim to capture the color and the spirit of our chosen plants. May is all about fresh leaves, how tannins impart dramatic coloring and how to get an array of color. In this course you will get:

    • 1 pre-recorded video lesson offering an overview of the class and demonstrations of the preparation and printing processes.

    • Recipes specific for preparing and mordanting your target for botanical printing with leaves

    • Plant list + seasonal guide

    • Replay access for 90 days

    • 1 live Q&A the second week in May to address any queries about the class or the book (1.5 hours)

  • The masterclass series is hosted on our website and unlocked with a password after purchase. Each month has its own dedicated page, including galleries of example projects, complete class information, and the recorded class video.

    Users will have 90 days to access the class video before the session retires.

  • For beginners and advanced printers alike, this class can offer creativity and techniques. You will need the following materials at home to get started:

    • A copy of Printing from the Garden (my book that goes in-depth into the printing processes).

    • The necessary equipment for Botanical Printing these projects can be found on pages 25-27