The Painted Garden: A Botanical Printmaking Retreat

Explore botanical printing using multiple techniques: cyanotype (sun printing) on canvas tote bags, gel plate printmaking, and "hape some" (Japanese flower hammering) floral banners. This 3-part class will be the ultimate celebration of the summer garden! All materials provided, but bring botanicals (leaves and flowers) if you have some you love. 
Note: Cyanotype requires the sun. In the event the sun does not shine on August 1st, there will be two back-up activities to ensure participants get a completed tote bag and also get the cyanotype experience: block printing tote bags during class using pre-carved blocks, and making mini cyanotype prints exposed using portable UV lamps.
We will work in two beautiful studios at Art House 360: Slate Blue Studios and Verona Maker Space. 
We will take a lunch break from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Choose an optional box lunch when registering or bring lunch. Snacks and drinks provided throughout the day. Refrigerator space is available.
If you are interested in this class, but cost is holding you back, we offer tuition assistance scholarships! Complete the form at slatebluestudios.com/scholarship

All skill levels welcome.
About the Teaching Artist:
Traci McLachlan is a maker and teaching artist in the Verona, Wisconsin area. As the founder of Make Creativity a Habit, she is passionate about making creativity a regular part of life. Traci has been on a creative journey to explore and learn as much as she can about different art techniques. Over the years Traci has realized the greatest satisfaction in making art comes from focusing on the process rather than product.

With a deep belief in the power of creativity for wellness, Traci guides people through art workshops that encourage free expression and playfulness to help everyone make creativity a regular habit in their lives. You can learn more about Traci and her creative practice at www.makecreativityahabit.com.