Floral Folklore – Pressed Flower Workshop

Flowers have been a sacred part of our lineages for millennia, with ancient burial sites found in Palestine dated over 14,000 years ago that were lined with flowers and aromatic plants. Flowers are a sensory feast that have been and continue to be used during times of spiritual and social significance, such as birth, death, marriage, celebration, and reverence of our ancestors. In this workshop, we will consider our visceral connection to flowers through poetry and floral folklore from cultures around the world. You will learn about the names and stories of local wildflowers and foliage, and various methods of pressing and storing flowers. You will create various compositions and designs using flowers pressed by the artist on handmade paper and cards.