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Join me for a one-day creative retreat where we’ll explore the beauty of printmaking with nature, surrounded by the tranquil setting of La Prairie Étoilée.
With the crackle of a campfire and the scent of nature in the air, you’ll experience the alchemy of eco-printing, where leaves and natural materials make their imprint onto natural fabrics over an open flame.
You’ll create bundles of plant materials and fabrics tied up with string, to process in the “dirty pot”. And while your bundles brew, you’ll enjoy the immediate joy of gelli plate printing, layering delicate botanicals to create stunning organic prints.
This is a day of experimentation, connection, and slow, mindful making.
What’s in Store for You
🔥 Morning: Gathering & Bundling for the "Dirty Pot"
Settle in with a warm drink as we introduce the day’s creative process.
Learn about the magic of eco-printing and how the rusty brew works.
Forage for leaves and botanicals around the glamping meadow.
Create your bundles of fabric with natural materials, ready for the campfire pot.
Lunch break – a chance to tuck into your picnic while nature works its magic.
🍃 Afternoon: Gelli Plate Printing with Nature
While the eco-printing brews, explore the immediate gratification of gelli plate printing.
Play with layering leaves, textures, and colour to create beautiful, spontaneous prints on paper.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for nature!
🌸 The Grand Reveal: Your Eco-Printed Textiles
Retrieve your bundles from the steaming campfire pot.
Unwrap to unveil your botanical prints—each one a surprise!
Reflect on the day with a warm drink as we soak in the magic of slow creativity.
Who is This For?
🌿 You love nature and want to explore creative ways to work with it.
🔥 You’re drawn to slow, mindful, and tactile processes.
🎨 You want a magical day of making, filled with la joie de vivre.
✨ Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this retreat is for you.
What’s Included
✔️ All materials, fabrics, and tools provided
✔️ Refreshments throughout the day
✔️ Hands-on guidance in eco-printing & gelli plate printing
✔️ Your own handmade eco-printed silk scarf and wool textiles to take home
✔️ The atmospheric setting of La Prairie Étoilée, with its campfire, wildflowers, and slow-living charm
Step Into a Day of Slow Creativity
This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a chance to pause, connect with nature, and let creativity unfold at its own pace. Whether you're drawn to the unpredictability of the botanical prints or the immediacy and layering of the gelli plate mono printing, this day will leave you feeling inspired and refreshed.
📢 Limited spaces available – secure your spot today!
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Have any questions? Drop me a message—I’d love to chat!
There will be refreshments throughout the day but please bring your own picnic for lunch.
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