Festive Cyanotype Printing Workshop

Give your Christmas cards and decorations a beautifully different look this year in this festive cyanotype printmaking workshop at Brackenwood Garden Centre in Abbotts Leigh. Using sunlight-sensitive solution and real botanical cuttings, you'll create a set of striking blue-toned cards and a hanging ornament that's completely your own.The session blends clear demonstrations with plenty of hands-on practice, so you'll quickly get the hang of this printing process. You'll work with watercolour paper, light-sensitive cyanotype solution and pressed botanicals to compose your designs, then watch as your prints develop into rich, Prussian-blue silhouettes. To finish, you can add delicate gold or silver detailing for a touch of festive sparkle.No printmaking experience is needed – this workshop is made for complete beginners, with friendly guidance every step of the way.You'll head home with a handful of one-of-a-kind cards ready to send to the people you love, plus a shimmering botanical ornament to hang on the tree – handmade keepsakes that carry a little sunshine into the depths of winter.The Garden Tea Room serves hot drinks and delicious homemade food, freshly baked cakes and scones. It'll be open before the workshop (from 10am to 3.30pm with lunch served between 12pm and 2pm. Kitchen closes for hot food at 2.00pm). To ensure a table please book in advance.Photo credit: Thank you to Sian Massey for photos of previous workshops

Upcoming dates for Festive Cyanotype Printing Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 25 Oct 2026, 11:23pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 8 Nov 2026 and 8 Nov 2026.

• Sun 8 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm (Festive)

A set of 6 festive cards with envelopes, plus one hanging ornament, all made using the cyanotype process. Read more details