Botanical Leaf Printing Workshop

Use a variety of fun printing techniques to make beautiful prints of leaves for gifts and card making.



2 x 5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

$345 - $385 (Afterpay available)
(Earlybird price of $345 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $385 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $355/guest for 2+ guests. $150 per class surcharge applies for private classes)


“There is another alphabet, whispering from every leaf, singing from every river, shimmering from every sky.” ― Dejan Stojanovic
Do you love leaves? Want to come along and play with printing your favourite leaves in lots of different ways?
This 2-day workshop celebrates the simple beauty of leaves through a variety of different printmaking techniques, including:
  • cyanotype sun printing
  • aluminium tape collagraph
  • monotype using the press
  • watercolour leaf printing
We'll be working small and intimate, focusing on one leaf at a time to record the beauty of leaf details such as the veins and natural imperfections. You'll be inspired by the different approaches to mark making, learning lots of new techniques that you can repeat at home.
All of the artist-quality printmaking papers, pre-prepared cyanotype papers, printmaking inks, and equipment are supplied.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels of art experience. No drawing involved!
 
What you'll get
You'll make lots of A6 sized prints of leaves. You can mount them onto card blanks, a concertina book, or framed as small artworks....beautiful handmade gifts for friends and family or to keep for yourself!
 
What to bring
  • Watercolour paints (good quality is important) and watercolour brushes
  • Leaves - pressed in an old book, dried or semi-dried & flat - interesting shapes, eaten by bugs etc. Maximum leaf size 12cm long x 7cm wide.
  • Apron and nametag
  • Your snacks, lunch and drinks
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Botanical Leaf Printing Workshop location
More about this class

This teacher has 38 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

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Your teacher

Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce


Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.

Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).




Your host

Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (38)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a large community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in printmaking, papermaking, drawing, sketching and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
Our studio is also available for hire for creative events, meetings, gatherings, and art workshops.

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