nature printing workshops │to learn about island trees.
Nature Printing is an ancient art form that takes objects in nature, and transfers the beauty of those objects into art. This all-day nature printing workshop will teach you how to make art prints using the gelli-plate method and inspire you to learn about island trees.
One-day adult workshop suitable for all skills levels, including those without any prior experience.
Comprising of:
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A visit to Lews Castle Grounds led by botanical guide from the Croft Woodlands Project who will lead the group on a walk through the trees. (Remember to bring walking boots or wellingtons)
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An introduction to gelli printing and make prints using local plants materials
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All art materials are provided
date. 25 September 2025 (10am - 4pm)
venue. An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
what people said.
Not being afraid to experiment. Lots of opportunities to be creative. Interesting new patient, friendly, inclusive instruction and knowledge about plants.
I was amazed that I, who considers myself as a "non-artist", could create prints to be proud of. The different details of birch leaves partially eaten by sawflies, ferns and alder leaves worked particularly well. And very worthwhile to see the favourite prints others had created. All different, all impressive.
You planned a great event and I found it so enriching to do the printing with the leaves and grass, it was truly good for the soul
PAST WORKSHOPS
date. 12-16 August 2025 (10am - 4pm)
venue. Ceann Na H-Àirigh, Grimsay, Isle of North Uist; Garadh Bhagh a Tuath, Isle of Barra; Kildonan Museum, Isle of South Uist
These workshops were generously supported by The Croft Woodland Project (funded by Woodland Trust Scotland and Point and Sandwick Trust) enabling the workshops to be delivered at no cost to participants.
Family-friendly one-day workshops suitable for all skills levels, including those without any prior experience.
Comprised of:
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A visit to a nearby native woodland with a local guide who led the group on a walk through the site to discover what was growing there
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An introduction to the print-making process to try out the materials and make prints using local plants materials
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All art materials were provided
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Refreshments and light lunch were also included
date. 26 March and 2 May 2023
city. Titirangi, Auckland
form. workshop combining bush walking + gelli plate printing
to learn about, celebrate and help restore our natural environment.
This all day ecoart workshop was delivered as part of EcoFest West 2023 and received generous funding from Lopdell Trust. It included a bush walk and printing workshop with a local ecological expert to learn about forest restoration in the Waitakere region of Auckland. The workshop focus was to appreciate and better understand the form and expression of plants in the natural location and how restoration practices support the natural environment to continue to enrich our lives.
Nature Printing is an ancient art form that takes objects in nature, and through several stages, transfers the beauty of those objects into art. We used this nature printing workshop to learn more about local plants and gather some examples to make creative works onto different papers using the Gelli Plate method. A fun and inspiring element of this workshop was the collaboration stage where we all worked together to produce a big print. (Scroll down to video).
what people said.
Elena said:
Not being afraid to experiment. Lots of opportunities to be creative. Interesting new patient, friendly, inclusive instruction and knowledge about plants.
Paola said:
Professional, respectful environment and diversity of cultures. I learned how to discover nature through this media. I love it!
Evie said:
The walk. The touch of plants and leaves. The prints and good memories to take home. I loved everything, especially the collaboration.