Embrace the Magic of Nature
Eco-printing blends art, science, and the living beauty of plants into a single, magical process.
You'll learn to imprint leaves, flowers, and other local botanicals onto natural fabrics and papers—creating one-of-a-kind textiles that carry the unique story of their origin.
It’s creativity powered by the earth and your own hands
What You’ll Create
- Collage Fodder assorted papers, tags, and fiber imprinted with nature's beautiful botanicals to use in your artwork.
- Handmade Notebook complete instructions to create your own handmade book complete with printed and dyed fabric cover.
- Watercolor art collect an assortment of hand painted trees to use in your completed notebook or other projects.
What You’ll Learn
- Foraging & plant ID — discover which local leaves (oak, maple, sumac, wildflowers) yield vibrant prints.
- Using dyes and mordants — explore using various additives to help add and retain color.
- Basics of Ecoprinting — a simplified and accessible way of ecoprinting
- Bookmaking — create a notebook with your ecoprinted papers and fabric
- Art Journaling — fill out the pages in the notebook in a field journal style
- Watercolor Lesson — paint your own simple and beginner-friendly watercolor trees to cut and use in your notebook
Course Highlights
- Step-by-step Videos of every stage—from botanical layout to unbundling
- Printable Guide easy to follow written instructions for the ecoprinting process
- A Finished Project: Use your ecoprinted fabric and paper to create a useful finished project
Who This is For
- Art Journalers, textile artists, designers, and curious creatives
- Craft lovers who want an artistic deeper connection with nature
- Beginners to advanced practitioners seeking structured yet creative eco‑printing support
Instant Access
Enroll now and you'll be able to access the course materials so you can start creating right away!
Interactive
Ask questions and share your work with other artists in the classroom or in the private Facebook community.
Self-paced
Set your own pace, review videos as many times as you'd like. Choose when and where you want to learn and play!
Example Curriculum
FAQ
Q: How long will I have access to the course?
A: You'll have lifetime access to this course.
Q: Will there be an online community?
A: yes, there will be a private Facebook group.
Q: Will I need a sewing machine?
A: no, I'll show you how to create everything without one.
Q: Do I need to know anything about ecoprinting before I register?
A: No, this is a beginner friendly course.
Q: What supplies do I need?
A: You'll receive a complete supply list immediately upon registration
Q: Will I receive a refund if I don't like the course?
A: No refunds will be given once you enroll in the course. Please ask questions prior to purchasing.
Example Supplies
A complete list of supplies and alternatives will be provided in the course.
Tools and Equipment to be dedicated to art use: A large pot, slow cooker, or electric skillet: Something that will hold your papers (about 9”x6”) and heat them along with water to boiling or near boiling. It must have a lid.
Dyes: synthetic dyes and teas or coffee
Papers: any assortment
Textiles: cotton or linen fabric and string
Fresh plants: gather plants from your area, list provided.
Field Notebook Supplies:
- 1 sheet of 7”x10” watercolor paper
- Bookbinding materials
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Dry glue such as UHU or other glue stick
Watercolor Supplies:
- Watercolor paper
- Watercolor: Friendship Set is used in the video Code: TIFFANY10
- Watercolor brush
- White gel pen
- Black fine tipped pen
Optional supplies:
- sewing machine
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Nature Study Stencils by Megan Quinlan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1683280025/nature-study
Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Tiffany Sharpe. I enjoy working with watercolor, mixed media, and creating unique handmade books. As a former chemistry teacher, I enjoy learning through experimentation and play. I hope to encourage others to let go of perfectionism and embrace a stress-free creative practice of their own.
I've spent many years traveling and have called many places my home, but I'm now settled in Minnesota my with my husband, two children, cat, and puppy. When I’m not painting you can find me out walking my pup and picking weeds.
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