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Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop

Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop

$47.00$79.99

Registration is closed for the year.Ā 

Explore a time-tested herbal craft for all ages by learning how to expertly press and beautifully preserve the plants growing outside your door. In this creative online workshop, you will learn how to press flowers, leaves, and other plant parts to preserve their color for years to come. We will discuss the materials youā€™ll need to get started with flower pressing, types of plant presses (including the beautifully engraved Field Flower Press thatā€™s available as an add-on to this workshop), how to build your own press, and how to use your preserved botanicals to further your herbal studies and decorate your home with seasonal beauty.

With 4 in-depth lessons, a handful of printable charts and graphics, detailed plant-pressing instructions and troubleshooting tips, 5 inspiring videos, and 12 hands-on craft projects, this creative workshop is sure to weave botanicals into every aspect of your homeā€”from your apothecary to your kitchen to your art collection.Ā 

Upgrade your enrollment to include the Field Flower Press! This beautifully engraved herbal keepsake makes it easy to start pressing your own botanicals and seeing professional results right away.

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Herbalists, artists, and nature lovers of all ages, we invite you to explore a timeless natural craft that will help you deepen your connection to nature while infusing your homeā€”and your herbal study materialsā€”with beautiful dried plants.Ā 

Pressing botanicals is both a creative pastime and a scientific pursuit as it encourages you to head outdoors, bask in the dayā€™s unique beauty, and take a closer look at the plants flourishing in your region. After plants are pressed and preserved, they make wonderful study pieces for the curious herbalist who can observe things like leaf shape and flower structure directly on the plant itselfā€”even in the middle of winter!Ā 

Field Flower Press by Herbal Academy - Flower Pressing Workshop
UPGRADE YOUR ENROLLMENT WITH A FIELD FLOWER PRESS

Locally handmade in Massachusetts, this beautifully engraved Field Flower Press makes it easy to preserve your favorite plants. Fill it with purple violet flowers and their heart-shaped leaves in spring, sunny calendula flowers in summer, golden ginkgo leaves in autumn, and any other botanicals that youā€™d like to preserve for your herbal studies and creative pursuits.Ā 

This 6-x-8-inch field press is the perfect compact size to bring with you into the garden or on foraging adventures and nature walks. It features four alternating layers of corrugated cardboard and white paper to expertly absorb the moisture of your handpicked materials. The paper layers are sandwiched between two natural birch covers, one of which features engravings of herb sprigs, flowers, and the Herbal Academy crest.

Held together with four steel screws and nuts, this durable flower press is designed to last for many years. To reserve your own, choose the ā€œWorkshop with Flower Pressā€ option at checkout! (See more photos of the Field Flower Press, here.)

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The Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop is complete with 4 in-depth lessons, a handful of printable charts and graphics, detailed plant-pressing instructions and troubleshooting tips, 5 inspiring videos, and 12 hands-on craft projects. This creative workshop is sure to weave botanicals into every aspect of your homeā€”from your apothecary to your kitchen to your art collection.

THE FLOWER PRESSING FOR HERBALISTS WORKSHOP OUTLINE:


LESSON 1 |
INTRODUCTION TO FLOWER PRESSING FOR HERBALISTS

Get a thorough overview of the history and importance of the craft of flower pressing and learn how to incorporate this botanical tradition into your modern lifestyle. In this lesson, you will learn about the origins of pressed plant art and herbariums and how the craft made its way from samurai warriors to pirate ships, Victorian parlors, and eventually modern classrooms. Finally, youā€™ll explore ways that this timeless skill can be used in scientific study and artistic endeavors today.

The Herbal Academy Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop - DIY plant press
LESSON 2 | ASSEMBLING YOUR PLANT PRESS

Discover the materials youā€™ll need to get started and then compare the different types of plant presses you can purchase or make. Unlock step-by-step instructions for making your own standard wooden press, and watch a video of Hannah Lasorsa, our plant pressing workshop instructor, compare the pros and cons of three different types of presses. Finally, grab a basket and head to the forests and meadows with tips for howā€”and whenā€”to sustainably harvest the best plant specimens for pressing.Ā 

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LESSON 3 | HOW TO PRESS BOTANICALS

Now that youā€™ve selected a plant press and harvested your fresh botanicals, itā€™s time to get pressing! Learn exactly how to press leaves, flowers, and roots for the best results, preserving their shape and color for years to come. You will learn which beneficial plants are the best options to press for your herbal studies, including leaves (catnip, comfrey, motherwort, and more), conifers, simple flowers (borage, violet, calendula, poppy, and others), and complex flowers (echinacea, bee balm, and more). With two instructional videos, troubleshooting tips, and three downloadable charts, this in-depth lesson will set you up for success!

Plant Pressing Projects
LESSON 4 |
PRESSED PLANT PROJECTS

Explore creative, heartfelt ways that you can integrate your beautifully preserved pressed plants into your life as herbal study tools and seasonal craft projects! Take a sneak peek inside instructor Hannah Lasorsaā€™s personal materia medica with a video tour, and then download free pages and templates to create your own personalized materia medica with your pressed herbs and flowers. Other craft projects in this lesson include using your pressed botanicals in framed artwork, DIY jar labels, hanging wall calendars, sun catchers, candle votives, honey lollipops, and handmade paper. We also have a collection of projects to help you celebrate each season, including decorated eggs, pumpkins, and ornaments! Our free downloadable graphics make it super easy for you to bring these projects to life!Ā 

Meet Your Instructors

Hannah Lasorsa is a flower-pressing enthusiast and part of the Herbal Academy team. Sheā€™s an herbal writer and photographer who loves making pressed flower art from the botanicals she grows and forages.

Sunny Evans
is a nature-inspired mother and maker who enjoys living slowly and with the seasons. She posts many beautiful botanical art projects on Instagram @northwoodsfolk.

Sarah Buckley
is a mother, gardener, herbalist, and edible flower enthusiast who shares many wonderful edible flower recipes on her blog, Frolic and Fare.

Stacy Karen
is a family herbalist and part of the Herbal Academy team. She shares many herbal recipes and projects on her blog, No Fuss Natural.

The Herbal Academy Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop

How the Workshop works:

The Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop is a 4-part series designed for nature lovers of all ages. You will get immediate access to the workshop with your registration. Begin when you wish (registration closes September 4th).

  1. This is a seasonal offering, so sign yourself up for the Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop while itā€™s ā€œIn Stockā€ to gain access!
  2. You can begin when itā€™s convenient for you. Click the Start Course button on this program any time to trigger your 6-month access.Ā 
  3. PDFs of the workshop text, charts, and video transcripts can be downloaded to keep on hand for your continued reference.
  4. After you complete the Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop, you will gain a badge of completion in your Student Dashboard.

Online Flower Pressing Workshop by Herbal Academy

Testimonials From Students

“I would absolutely recommend this workshop. It was packed with helpful information, videos, projects, downloads and so much more. I have always pressed little flowers since I was young. Now, I have the much needed information to continue and expand the practice. I am a crafter at heart and can not wait to try some of these projects out.”
ā€“ Lori Soldyn
“I really enjoyed this workshop. So simple and easy to follow!
ā€“ Shani L
“I can not wait to start using my flower press to preserve some of the many flowers that I have begun to grow in my gardens. My favorite so far is the prepping to use the jar labels for all of my dried herbs and flowers.
ā€“ Melissa R
“The explanation for pressing more complex flowers was very helpful and I love the included activities for additional ways to use these flowers (I include mine in stained glass projects).
ā€“ DML
“Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about flower pressing. All the instructions were very clearly written. I learned different and new methods to try that I have not previously seen.
ā€“ KMD

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Additional Information

Weight 0.75 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 6 × 1.5 in
Enrollment Type

Workshop Only, Workshop with Flower Press