Painting with the Sun: Cyanotype Botanical Printmaking

Creative Classes at Wildhaven :  Make something beautiful. Slow down. Get your hands a little messy.Tucked into the woods of Wildhaven is a small studio where time feels different—where the hum of the forest, the scent of wildflowers, and the rhythm of your breath become part of the creative process. Here, we offer seasonal art and nature-based workshops designed to spark joy, awaken curiosity, and reconnect you with your creative self.Our hands-on classes include everything from watercolor florals and botanical resin jewelry to cyanotype printmaking and clay work with natural elements. You don’t need to be an artist to join us—just a little bit curious, open-hearted, and willing to play.Whether you’re visiting for the day, staying in one of our glamping cottages, or looking for a meaningful way to gather with friends, these experiences are designed to be relaxed, inspiring, and rooted in nature.Come forage, paint, press, shape, and create something to take home—but more importantly, take a little bit of stillness with you.

Cass Bradley, WILDHAVEN Farm & Forest Retreat

Create stunning sun-powered prints using plants you gather at Wildhaven. A relaxing day of art, nature, and blue-and-white magic.

WILDHAVEN (NC)

<h3>🌞 Painting with the Sun: Cyanotype Botanical Printmaking</h3>Sunday, July 27 | 11AM–1:30PM Wildhaven Farm &amp; Forest Retreat | 9696 NC Hwy 181, Newland, NCLet nature be your brush and the sun your paint. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create vivid blue-and-white botanical prints using the magical art of cyanotype—a camera-free printing process powered by sunlight.Led by the always-inspiring Lindsey Rae Art, we’ll start with a simple walkthrough of the process and how it works, then head out to explore Wildhaven’s gardens, forest edges, and wild nooks in search of leaves, blooms, and shapes that spark your creativity.Back at our open-air studio, you’ll arrange your foraged finds onto light-sensitive paper and use the sun to make your own one-of-a-kind nature prints—no darkroom required.🌿 Everyone will leave with several finished pieces, including a framed favorite, ready to hang or gift.🥂 Bubbles, bites, and beauty all included. Come slow down, soak up the mountain sun, and create something wild and wonderful.No experience needed. All supplies provided. Just bring your sense of wonder. 🎟️ All ticket sales are final but transferable—and absolutely magical.#PaintingWithTheSun #WildhavenRetreat #LindseyRaeArt #CyanotypeMagic #BlueRidgeCreative #NatureInspiredArt

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