Kathy Johnson Art
The Eco-Printed Journal Workshop
Learn the basics of eco-printing on paper
while you create a one-of-a-kind botanical print filled journal
In this workshop you will:
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Join me for a live Zoom workshop that will meet for two, 2 1/2 hour sessions and one 1 1/2 hour session over three consecutive weeks.
You'll learn the basics of making eco-prints on a variety of papers and create a gate fold style journal.
I'll be making it super easy for you by mailing a supply kit (to US addresses only*) that includes just about all the supplies you'll need.
*If you are outside of the US and are interested in taking this workshop without the class kit please contact me for more information.
At the end of each class you will be sent a link to the Zoom recording. The recordings will be available to you for one year.
coffee filter eco-print
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stitching pockets
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plant portraits
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Day 1 - Eco-printing preparation
I'll explain the magical process of extracting pigment from leaves and flowers that is used to make botanical prints. Then you'll be walked through each step of preparing 2 layered bundles, one for the journal pages, one for smaller sized plant portraits and a rolled bundle for the journal cover. You'll add extra papers (supplied in your class kit) to the bundles so you'll have additional eco-printed papers to use in your journal or for another project of your choice.
You'll get step-by-step instructions for heating the prepared bundles so you'll be all set to get "cooking" at your convenience once the first class is done. I'll also go over the steps to get you prepared for the following weeks session.
What students are saying...
Just wanted to tell you how extremely enjoyable and informative the class was yesterday!
I am really impressed with the meticulousness with which you prepared all the materials and your entire presentation.
I learned a lot, and I am thrilled with the results I’ve seen so far. You have really inspired me to try some new things.
You are a master teacher! Thank you.
Claudia DeSantis-Whitaker
“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
Just wanted to tell you how extremely enjoyable and informative the class was yesterday!
I am really impressed with the meticulousness with which you prepared all the materials and your entire presentation.
I learned a lot, and I am thrilled with the results I’ve seen so far. You have really inspired me to try some new things.
You are a master teacher! Thank you.
Claudia DeSantis-Whitaker
“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 - Assembling the journal
This is where it all comes together. You'll stitch the pocket edges, attach the closure ribbons, assemble the folded papers into signatures, stitch the journal signatures to the cover using a modified pamphlet stitch binding.
I'll show you how to make a mini book inside your journal and share ideas for decorative additions you can make to your journal pages such as collage, stitching, windows and ways to use the tags and other papers you printed.
This is where it all comes together. You'll stitch the pocket edges, attach the closure ribbons, assemble the folded papers into signatures, stitch the journal signatures to the cover using a modified pamphlet stitch binding.
I'll show you how to make a mini book inside your journal and share ideas for decorative additions you can make to your journal pages such as collage, stitching, windows and ways to use the tags and other papers you printed.
raw silk closure ribbon
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collage
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finished journal
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Day 3 - Show and tell
We'll get together one last time so you can share your favorite journal pages with the class and ask any final questions.
I'll also show you how I press my flowers and explain several different ways for storing leaves and flowers for future use. To end I'll take you on a short slide and video tour of my eco-print garden.
Did I mention that I'll be making it super easy for you?
See the list below for all the items that are included in the class kit that will be shipped to you.
The class kit you'll receive includes:
deli paper rice paper coffee filters tea bag paper mixed media paper drawing paper garden book pages sheet music 32 lb. office paper Assorted small papers to print plant portraits
Coreopsis - 2 varieties Red/Pink Cosmos Morning Glories - pink & blue Canada Anemone Queen Anne's Lace Cypress vine
Sensitive Fern Feather Leaf Japanese Maple River Birch False Indigo Goats Beard Japanese Maple Prairie Cone Flower 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 project.
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
"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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2023 workshop dates
September 26th & October 3rd, 1:00 - 3:30 PM ET
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October 10th, 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
(classes will be recorded and the recorded videos will be available to you for one year)
Registration for the 2023 workshop is now closed
** Within 24 hours of your registration you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the private Facebook Group**
The Zoom link and any last minute details will be emailed on Sept. 24th, Oct 3rd & Oct 8th by Noon ET
There are no refunds for this workshop as you will have access to the Zoom recordings for one year once you’ve registered.
*Due to agriculture regulations supply kits can only be mailed to US addresses
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Sunday, September 17th
The supply kit will be shipped on or before September 18th
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