Eco-printing on Paper 101

Capture the beauty of nature on paper.

Maybe you’ve dabbled in eco-printing on paper, but the results weren’t what you hoped for.

Maybe you have yet to try it, and you’d love someone to hold your hand while you jump in.

Or maybe you just want to expand your understanding and your techniques, or connect with other eco-printers working with paper.

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Eco-printing on paper doesn’t need to be mysterious, complicated or frustrating.

Instead, let’s make it simple, joyful and successful ✨✨

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EPOP101 is for you if: 

1. You want inspiration and accountability to get started with eco-printing on paper, or to deepen your practice.
2. You’re overwhelmed by all the different variables – paper, leaves, cooking time, boiling vs steaming, wrapping tightly vs loosely, and I could go on!
3. You want to be able to unwrap eco-print bundles and feel confident about finding something beautiful inside. No more throwing random leaves on paper and hoping for the best!

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This course is organised into 4 weeks of pre-recorded lessons, so you can join in from any timezone. You’ll have ongoing access for many years, so you can move through it at your own pace.

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EPOP101 LESSONS

Resource library

• Sustainable eco-print practices
• Materials list and safety guidelines
• Ideas for dyestuff to try
• Saving and storing leaves
• How to make an iron mordant
• How to mordant paper
• Ironing crinkled prints
• Eco-printing with children

Week One: Testing leaves and paper 

Begin to understand all the variables, and get to know your local leaves.

Week Two: Stacked and rolled bundles cooked in dye baths 

Different ways to wrap bundles, including wrapping tightly vs wrapping loosely, and exploring simple dye bath effects.

Week Three: Dye before and dye after eco-printing 

Making a dyebath and 2 methods for creating coloured backgrounds.

Week Four: Making and using dye blankets 

Elevate your eco-prints with coloured sections around the leaves, including intricate lace detail.

Bonus lessons:

• Improving pale prints
• Creating seasonal cards for the festive season
• Drawing over eco-prints

PLUS An eco-print community

If you join us for the live round of the course, you’ll be able to access our private Facebook group where you can ask questions, show your results and connect with other eco-printers. Or if you prefer, connect on Instagram with our hashtag #epop101

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Please note that all prices are in Australian Dollars. If you live outside Australia, head here to convert them into your currency.