Botanical Printing:
Creating Natural Leaf Prints on Paper

This is the long-awaited online version of my popular in-person workshop! Learn to create beautiful botanical prints on paper. Botanical printing (also called eco printing) is an art form that uses the natural pigments in leaves to make prints that reveal the textures, patterns, and beauty of nature. In this course, I share my suggestions for leaves that are commonly found in most any location, my favorite types of paper, and two different ways of bundling them together for different results. You will be set up to have success on your first try! This class is perfect for anyone who loves nature, natural dyes, or paper crafting. It includes a wealth of information, making this class suitable for beginners as well as those of you with some experience with botanical printing.

At the end of this course you will have a pile of paper with gorgeous leaf prints that you can use in all kinds of projects, or simply frame and enjoy. Be warned: you may never look at leaves the same way again!

This course is hosted on Skillshare. For one membership fee you will have unlimited access to this course as well as my other 6 courses and thousands of exciting classes from artists and experts all over the world!

As a Top Teacher I am happy to be able to offer you a 1 month free trial!

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Here’s what you’ll get in this course

Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 2: Class Project

Lesson 3: Choosing Leaves

Lesson 4: Selecting Paper

Lesson 5: Supplies & Equipment

Lesson 6: Using Soy Milk to Enhance Prints

Lesson 7: Leaf Sides: Why it Matters

Lesson 8: Bundling Leaves & Paper: Method 1

Lesson 9: Bundling Leaves & Paper: Method 2

Lesson 10: Heating Leaf Bundles

Lesson 11: Unbundling: The Reveal!

Lesson 12: Final Thoughts

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This course includes 50 minutes of video instruction that includes identifying commonly found leaves that are tried-and-true printers and recommendations on paper to use. You will learn how to prepare paper and leaves to enhance your prints, two different ways to bundle paper and leaves for different results, and how to heat the bundles to create your beautiful leaf prints. All the steps are clearly laid out in this class so you will be set up to have success on your first try! I also share suggestions on ways to embellish your leaf prints with other art supplies and give many ideas for ways to creatively use your printed papers.

Here’s what students are saying:

“What a wonderful set of lessons, Casey. I have been making botanical prints for quite a while but was happy to learn about your methods and techniques. Thank you!”
Carol J.
“I found the class informative with clear instructions. The actionable steps were well done, and the entire class was concise and excellent. The class setup was also very well done.”
Jeanne P.
“This class is really great. Can't wait that winter is over to pick my first leaves ... and start my project.”
Karen S.
“Looks like fun, I'm looking forward to giving this a try once I can get my hands on the various materials. Thank you!”
Beth A.
“I enjoyed this class, I wanted to know more about eco printing. The classes were well structured and informative.”
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