Paper Wild: An Adventure in Print, Leaf & Cloth

A Hands-On Exploration Workshop

Ever looked at a leaf, a stencil, or a stack of scrap paper and wondered what else it could become? This is a workshop for the curious — three hours of experimenting with paper in ways you probably haven’t tried, no experience or “artistic talent” required.

We’re not sticking to one technique here — we’re exploring. You’ll print with stencils and real botanicals, build a sheet of leaf leather out of preserved leaves, and then do something that sounds impossible until you try it: turn a stiff sheet of paper into soft, wearable fabric with nothing but your hands and a little magic. It’s part science experiment, part meditation, and part “wait, paper can be cozy?”

What We Do

Three rounds, three totally different ways of thinking about paper:

• Round 1 — Print Wild: Layer stencils and real leaves and botanicals into paint for bold, one-of-a-kind resist prints. Move fast, stay loose — the paint won’t wait for you.
• Round 2 — Grow a Sheet: Using leaves preserved to stay soft and vivid, you’ll compose your own glowing leaf leather to use later in collage, in a shadow box – or just to show off!
• Round 3 — Make Cloth from Paper: Knead, roll, and crumple a pre-treated sheet until it transforms into something closer to soft leather than paper. Ancient technique, oddly addictive process.

You’ll leave with a piece from each round — no two people’s sets will look alike.

The Details

• Date: Sunday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (3 hours)
• Location: Red Cedar Zen – 2509 Cedarwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (Workshops not affiliated with RCZ)
• Tuition: $45 — all materials included
• Limited to 16 participants to keep the tables relaxed and hands-on

What to bring: A shallow box or cookie tray to carry your wet leaf-paper sheet home flat, as it won’t be dry yet.

Cancellations and Refunds

A quick note on cancellations: I know plans change! If you need to cancel 7 or more full days before class, you’ll receive a full refund within 3 business days. Canceling 3–6 full days before class earns you 100% store credit of the amount paid, toward a future class. Canceling less than 3 full days before class earns 50% store credit of the amount paid. Unfortunately, day-of cancellations and no-shows aren’t eligible for a refund or credit, since we prep materials per person in advance. Thanks so much for understanding