Welsh Wildflower Cyanotype Printing
11am-4pm Saturday 25th of July 2026
Hook, Haverfordwest, SA62 4LR
£60 per person
Join me for an idyllic day making botanical cyanotype prints while learning about Welsh folklore in a beautiful wildlife garden setting with live harp music.
Workshop structure:
11am-12pm Wildflower walk in Hook
12 - 1pm Tea and banana bread in the garden (bring your own lunch if you’d like)
1-4pm Cyanotype printing
The day will start with a 1 hour wildflower walk in Hook where we’ll identify plants and talk about their Welsh names and associated folklore, mythology, herbalism and ecological importance. We’ll then return to the wildlife garden for a restorative cup of tea and vegan banana bread, before learning the principles of cyanotype printing and then making a series of your own botanical prints. While you work you’ll be accompanied by birdsong and live harp music in the garden.
Cyanotype Printing
Cyanotype printing is an early form of photography developed in the 1800s, that works by exposing light sensitive chemicals to sunlight, creating a white silhouette on a brilliant blue background. It' works especially well with plants, producing striking silhouettes that make beautiful artwork.
It’s a simple and addictive process and you’ll get the chance to experiment with different techniques and exposure times before design a series of A6, A5 and A4 prints. You can also incorporate Welsh plant names or other text into your prints using acetate. The paper will be pre-coated so you can focus on your designs. The process is very safe and non-toxic. No prior experience is necessary.
The Garden
Developed by Suzanne Williams, the garden has been designed to encourage all kinds of wildlife, including birds, bees, butterflies and moths, hedgehogs, newts, frogs, beetles and more. Suzanne has created a wildlife haven that offers many benefits to different creatures by planting native wild species, as well as creating a variety of habitats including two ponds, hedgerows and dedicated spaces where insects, reptiles and mammals can thrive.
Book a place
Places must be booked and paid in advance using the form below as there is a maximum group size of 4 people. If you have any questions please contact Esther via the contact form.