About my Workshops

 

Looking for a Workshop to Do on Your Own, or with a Friend or Two?

Well, look no further! Come and join one of my sustainable botanical eco printing workshops… or I can organise one for a group of you at a venue of your choice.

 

Exploring Your Creativity

I am passionate about sharing the joy of botanical contact [‘eco’] printing and helping people discover and nourish their creativity, creating art sustainably with nature. Through my in-person workshops,  talks and artisan market stalls, I enable people to explore the beauty of working with nature, including leaves, bark and natural dyes, to create environmentally friendly stunning artwork on paper, scarves and much more.

Join me on this artistic journey and experience the wonder of botanical printing in Liverpool.


In-Person Workshops: Explore Nature's Beauty and Artistry

My in-person workshops offer a unique opportunity to dive into printing with the natural botanical world in a hands-on and immersive environment. My workshops are designed to introduce participants to the techniques and processes involved in creating exquisite art using plants and natural materials. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, these workshops cater to all skill levels.

I love teaching people about the secrets of our beautiful world and how we can sustainably use nature to create art. I promote love and respect for our surroundings, working to make products from natural materials only. In my workshops, we use recycled materials where possible, and any new materials are sourced from reputable suppliers renowned for their ethical and sustainable practices and sources. 
 

Click below on the specific workshops currently on offer to find more details and booking links:

 

Workshops for Groups 


If you're looking to host a memorable event for your group or a special occasion with your friends, my Workshops for Group might just fit the bill. They are perfect for regular meetings, special occasions, or team-building exercises. 

I'm happy to run a workshop for all kinds of groups: textile groups; art groups; gardeners; a group of friends wanting some fun together for a day, maybe celebrating a 'big' birthday or some other major event.  I'll  run them in a venue of your choice, including outdoors! 

My workshops can be a great team-building day, Immersing yourselves in the art of botanical  ‘eco’ printing and having fun creating lasting memories together. Just get in touch and I'd be really happy to discuss the options and customise a day to suit your needs.

I can offer a range of workshops, including:

  • two hour, four hour [half day] or six hour [whole day] introductory sessions
  • two day workshops, including more advanced techniques
  • introduction to botanical 'eco' printing
  • fun with onion skins  and other 'kitchen' dyes [suitable for supervised children]
  • hapazome with leaves and flowers ['plant bashing'] [suitable for supervised children]
  • botanical 'eco' printing: beyond the basics [includes natural dyes]

These creative workshops are one of the most affordable ways to spend time with those around you, usually costing £320 [2025 prices] for groups of up to eight and £20.00 per person after that, up to a maximum of 12 people. 

I can also supply fully prepared  materials for around £20-£30 per person, depending on the content and length of the workshop. I can bring these workshops to your venue if you wish. 

I  have run workshops for following groups, several of which have invited me back for a more advanced session, and/or recommended me to other groups:

  • North West Contemporary Quilt
  • Merseyside Embroiderers Guild
  • Megastitchers [Manchester]
  • ConText [Keswick]
  • Contemporary Threads [Liverpool]
  • Textile Explorers [Cheshire]
  • Threadmill [Cheshire]
  • Preston Museum & Art Gallery
  • Woolly Wednesdays, Foxt [Staffordshire]
  • Frodsham Felters [Cheshire]
  • Lancashire Wildlife Trust
  • Home Schooled Students, Lytham, Lancashire
  • Preston Muslim Girls' High School
  • Park View 4U, Lytham, Lancashire
  • Clever Hands, Liverpool
  • Sudley Walled Garden, Liverpool

Just get in touch by clicking here to discuss your needs.

 

 

Bespoke Workshops

I also offer  bespoke workshops to meet students' specific requirements.  Most often, they are successful for groups of two or three friends. I normally charge £250 per day for tuition for up to two students, with materials extra, depending on how much fabric or paper you wish me to provide. 

Just get in touch by clicking here to discuss your needs.

 

People who've been on my workshops have said

"We definitely were all shining brightly from the inside out, thanks to the beauty and magic you shared with us. Still beaming here! Thank-you so very much for the rich and wonderful day. It was such a pleasure to meet you!...... I am very excited to attend the class you're offering in July." [Kelly]

"Thanks again for a brilliant workshop on Tuesday. My head is buzzing with future projects." [Susan]

"Thank you very much for a great day and for all you do to help us to produce some lovely prints.  Thanks too, for the lovely lunch and your hospitality throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed it." [Chris]

"Thanks so much. It was a wonderful workshop. We all really enjoyed it :) Can't wait for the next one." [Wildwood Days, November 2023]

And a handwritten note from Heather..

 Comments on my bespoke workshops:

I had a fabulous couple of days exploring the exciting and addictive world of eco printing on fabric and paper with Maggie. Using fresh spring leaves from her garden we worked through a good range of the basics of various techniques and had time to develop our own interests as well. I have some lovely results to use for textile work and bookbinding. Particular successes were prints from the leaves of tree peonies, eucalyptus and horse chestnut.

I much appreciated Maggie’s experienced, enquiring and inspiring approach to eco printing; wanting to share the how and why of things worked (and, occasionally, why something did not work). It was great to learn from all our experiences so I could be confident in doing further eco printing successfully at home.

This was a well paced course developed for and responsive to the two of us. Maggie worked with my friend and I to prepare well, then responded to our respective interests, skills and learning styles in an open, generous and well informed way.

I appreciated Maggie's kind hospitality too, it was great to be looked after while I concentrated on learning this fascinating skill. [Helen]