Kathy Johnson Art
The Eco-Printed Journal Workshop
The Eco-Printed Journal Workshop
Learn the Art of Eco-Printing on Paper
and create a one-of-a-kind journal that captures the beauty of nature
This live Zoom workshop meets for four sessions, 2.5 hours each, over four consecutive weeks.
In this workshop you will:
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You'll also receive:
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raw silk ribbon
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flower & leaf prints
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finished journal
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Day 1 - Eco-printing preparation
- Learn the magical process of extracting pigment from flowers and leaves.
- Prepare layered paper bundles and a rolled silk ribbon bundle.
- Get step-by-step instructions for heating your bundles so you can begin to "cook" them at your convenience once class is done.
What students are saying...
I cannot recommend this class highly enough!
Kathy is a superb and thorough teacher and the class kit she sends you - full of her garden’s goodies -
is over generous and well-planned. I love my journal and I want more eco-printing in my life!!!
Kimberly Logocki
“Thank you Kathy! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this class and appreciate all you have so generously shared with us.
I learned so much. I can’t wait to work with the beautiful papers I dyed and I’ve already begun collecting and drying
some leaves growing here around my house. I look forward to another class with you soon.”
Deb Dugan
I cannot recommend this class highly enough!
Kathy is a superb and thorough teacher and the class kit she sends you - full of her garden’s goodies -
is over generous and well-planned. I love my journal and I want more eco-printing in my life!!!
Kimberly Logocki
“Thank you Kathy! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this class and appreciate all you have so generously shared with us.
I learned so much. I can’t wait to work with the beautiful papers I dyed and I’ve already begun collecting and drying
some leaves growing here around my house. I look forward to another class with you soon.”
Deb Dugan
Day 2 - Introducing iron to the process
- Discover how iron can change the colors of your prints.
- Make plant portraits using iron water.
- Watch a demo on printing with a rusty can for moody and dream-like results.
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prints made using a rusty can
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mini plant portraits
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Day 3 - Assembling your journal
- Stitch the pocket edges, attach the silk closure ribbon, and bind your folded pages with a pamphlet stitch.
- Explore creative ways to embellish your journal pages with collage, stitching, and pockets.
- Learn methods for pressing and storing leaves and flowers for future printing.
- Bonus video - How to create a mini book inside your journal.
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coffee filter prints
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mini book, collage, & stitching
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stitched pockets
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Day 4 - Guest artist and show & tell - A demo by guest artist Donna Roy, who will share her techniques for making illustrated eco-prints. A fabulous way to take those 'less-than-perfect' eco-prints to the next level. - Share your favorite journal pages with the class and ask any final questions. - End with a short slide and video tour of my eco-print garden. |
Guest artist Donna Roy
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Illustrated eco-prints by Donna Roy
Your Class Kit
To make things easy, I'll mail you a kit (US addresses only) that includes most of the supplies you'll need, plus botanicals from my garden.
Class kit includes:
deli paper mulberry paper coffee filters mixed media paper drawing paper garden book pages security envelopes Ledger paper 32 lb. office paper
Coreopsis - 3 varieties Red/Pink Cosmos Morning Glories - pink & blue Canada Anemone Queen Anne's Lace Cypress Vine Gem Marigolds
Feather Leaf Japanese Maple River Birch or Witch Hazel False Indigo Partridgeberry vine Astilbe Assorted Japanese Maple Smoke Bush Marigold leaves
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*The list of flowers and leaves is subject to change depending on quantities available and what's doing well in my garden, but will always be more than enough to complete the class projects.
Click the button below to see the supplies you'll need to provide
What students are saying...
"Yesterday I spent the day learning how to extract color and pattern from leaves, bark and flowers and transfer to different papers.
It was terrific, the instructor, Kathy Johnson, is the best, well-organized and very knowledgeable. I have a new technique under my belt
and lots of papers to incorporate into future art projects."
Linda Peduzzi
“Thank you Kathy for a great class and for sharing your gardens treasures and your knowledge so freely! I really love every page I printed in the process.
Each had its own magic and possibilities. I’m so glad I signed up for this class. You are so well organized, easy to follow,
thorough and your passion for your art and garden is so evident in everything. The package for the class was so beautifully presented with such care,
I knew I was going to have fun. Thank you so very much for a fun, interesting and informative class!”
Louise Regan
What students are saying...
"Yesterday I spent the day learning how to extract color and pattern from leaves, bark and flowers and transfer to different papers.
It was terrific, the instructor, Kathy Johnson, is the best, well-organized and very knowledgeable. I have a new technique under my belt
and lots of papers to incorporate into future art projects."
Linda Peduzzi
“Thank you Kathy for a great class and for sharing your gardens treasures and your knowledge so freely! I really love every page I printed in the process.
Each had its own magic and possibilities. I’m so glad I signed up for this class. You are so well organized, easy to follow,
thorough and your passion for your art and garden is so evident in everything. The package for the class was so beautifully presented with such care,
I knew I was going to have fun. Thank you so very much for a fun, interesting and informative class!”
Louise Regan
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Join me to learn the art of eco-printing and create a beautiful keepsake journal filled with your own botanical prints, plus the knowledge and confidence to keep eco-printing on your own.
Cost: $245 (includes supply kit & recordings for one year)
Workshop Dates: Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025
1:00 - 3:30 PM ET
Workshop Dates: Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025
1:00 - 3:30 PM ET
Class is Full
* Supply kits can only be shipped to addresses in the US. *
No refunds can be offered, as you will have access to the class recordings for one year.
A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours of your registration.
Click the button below to see examples from past workshops.
