Workshop: Handmade Paper and Card Making
This creative workshop is an opportunity to discover the joys of flower pressing, particularly in winter, and learn ways to recycle old papers into unique, textured cardstock before adding pressed flowers and creating handmade cards - just in time for Christmas.
We will explore a short history of paper and plants traditionally used in the processes of paper making, and the different ancient techniques used, before an opportunity to get hands on with the paper frame technique.
After our paper is made & setting, we will explore the garden and learn about foraging and foraging etiquette, and discover what kind of flowers make for perfect pressings.
We’ll then discuss placement and layout and spend some time creating cards with our handmade paper and pressed flowers.
This workshop is for anyone who would like to explore the joys of flowers & card making, or looking for a de-stressing hobby. It’s also great for anyone with mobility issues who cannot garden but would like to create with nature.
Meet Sanjana
Sanjana is landscape gardener and a paper hoarding horticulturist, with a passion for anything creative and kitsch. Evidence of her skills can be seen all across the Garden - as one of our Plant Centre Supervisors, she is responsible for many of our beautiful, creative displays.
Price: £45 / Free for Southwark residents
Free places are available for Southwark residents aged 19+. Each resident can claim 1 place per year. To check whether you are eligible, please click here.
To claim your free place, click ‘Book Here’ below, and enter code ‘SOUTHWARK35’ under ‘Redeem Coupon’.
You will then be charged a £10 deposit in order to claim your place, but this will be refunded to you after you attend the workshop.
Please note that you will be required to fill in a Southwark Council form, including some personal information, in order to confirm your place on a workshop, which will be sent to you via email. Your place will not be confirmed until this has been completed.