Nature’s Mark

Early Registration Price

Class Opens July 17th

Step into the soulful art of ecoprinting with Nature’s Mark…

Join the talented Monica Stadalski on a creative journey inspired by the quiet beauty of the natural world. In this rich, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to transform leaves, flowers, and found botanical treasures into stunning, one-of-a-kind prints on paper.

We’ll begin with the essentials: gathering materials, preparing your papers, and making your very first botanical prints. From there, you’ll explore meaningful ways to use your printed papers—crafting gift tags and bookmarks, framing your favorite pieces, hand-binding your own nature journal, and diving into expressive collage and mixed media techniques.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a journal keeper, or simply craving a slower, more grounded art practice, this class invites you to connect deeply—with your creativity, your surroundings, and yourself.

Lesson 1: Gather & Paper Making 

We’ll begin by stepping outside and gathering plant materials for our prints—an invitation to slow down and notice the beauty all around you. Stick to familiar, safe plants like dandelions, tree leaves, Queen Anne’s lace, and grasses, and always harvest mindfully—take only what you need and leave the rest for the earth. (It never hurts to offer a quiet thank you to the plant, too.)

Once your gathering is complete, we’ll dive into the paper-making process—where the real magic begins. Prepare to be amazed by what nature leaves behind.

Lesson 3: Simple Creations

In this lesson, Monica shares how to transform your ecoprinted papers into delightful keepsakes—think handmade gift tags, beautiful bookmarks, and frame-worthy artwork that celebrates nature’s quiet beauty. These bite-sized projects are perfect for using leftover prints, crafting heartfelt gifts, or adding a daily dose of creativity to your life.

Relaxed, playful, and full of charm—this is creativity made simple, meaningful, and fun.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

Nature’s Mark is for the leaf collectors, the journal keepers, and the quietly curious souls who find inspiration in the natural world. Whether you’re new to ecoprinting or already love mixed media and journaling, this class welcomes you to slow down, notice more, and create with heart.

If you’ve ever gathered fallen leaves on a walk, longed to bring more meaning and texture into your art, or simply crave a deeper connection between your creativity and the earth—this class was made for you. No fancy tools, no prior experience—just a willingness to explore, observe, and let nature leave its mark.

SUPPLY LIST FOR MAKING ECOPRINT PAPER 

• Large pot w/lid

• Plants

• Variety of paper - watercolor paper works best 140lb

• Chicken Wire or something to hold the book together

• White Vinegar

• Rusty Items

• Two bricks/stones

• Water 

MAKE A JOURNAL SUPPLIES

• Your paper

• Book binding thread or cotton thread, embroidery floss

• Awl

• Needle

• Binder Clips

• Scissors

• Bookmarks, Tags, Postcards Supplies

• Your Paper

• Paper Cutter or Scissors

• Modge Podge

• Hole Punch

• Hemp Cord

• Corner Punch 

COLLAGE DEMO SUPPLIES

• Prima Watercolor Paint in Vintage & Woodland palettes

• Nature Journal

• Watercolor Brush size 10 round

• Water

• Liquitex Matte Medium or Modge Podge

• Dried Flowers

• Ecoprint Paper

• Walnut Ink

• Bamboo Stick 

• Pen

• Frame It Supplies

• Simply Tacky adhesive gum

• Float Frame

• Ecoprint paper

• Ruler for creating deckled edge 

SUPPLIES I USED IN MY JOURNAL

• Pen

• Walnut Ink

• Gouache Paint

• Uni Posca Pen in white, yellow and metallic gold

• Watercolor

• Lisilinka Metallic Watercolor

• Sepia & blue calligraphy ink

• Tailor’s chalk in white

• First Aid Tape

• Jane Davenport Pastel Palette