Eco print embellished with ink. Eco print mounted on cradle board
This class is coming up soon.
Create wonderful prints using the natural properties of leaves and flowers.
Date June 10
Time. 10am
Where. 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles,WA
Price. $50
Send payment to. Marilyn Hiestand, 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
You will be registered with receipt of payment.
Supplies. You may bring any vegetation you want to try. Some things print and some don’t. You may also bring a piece of natural fiber (cotton, linen etc. )fabric or piece of clothing to print on. Bring snacks and a lunch if you want.
Last week I was very pleased to be able to attend this wonderful paint out. The scenery was exquisite. Oh, and painting alongside 50 ( more or less) , very talented artists was exciting. I always learn so much when I am around other artists.
A friend of mine gave me a whole bag of magnolia flowers from her beautiful yard to eco print. Unfortunately, being my forgetful self, I left them in the bag too long. I’ve been wanting to make paper, so I thought, why not magnolia flower paper?
First I boiled the flowers with baking soda and then put them in the blender. I put this mix in my water tray. When I scooped it out on the screen it was too thin.
Hm, I needed to add something else to it. I had some watercolors that I wasn’t pleased with so I tore these up and boiled them with soda ash. ( I really don’t know what I am doing). This seemed to help break them down. I added this to the mix along with some 100% cotton paper I had made from an old bed sheet. I am pleased with the results even if I could have broken down the watercolors a little more as they made it a little lumpy.
It is in the works. I am scheduling classes for summer 2024.
So Far
April 17
Book Binding Class using the Coptic Stitch. Completed
Eco Printing using a Heat Press
This class will explore eco printing on paper and/or fabric using local flora. Eco printing is the process of using leaves or flowers, steam and pressure to make beautiful designs.
When. June 10, 2024
Where. My Studio. 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles, WA
Starting at 10am until we are tired or 2pm. Whichever comes first
Supplies needed. Any leaves or flowers you want to try. I will have some here too. A lunch.
Cost. $50
To register. Register by email and by sending payment to
Marilyn Hiestand
793 Draper Road
Port Angeles,WA 98362
You will be signed up with receipt of payment.
Silk Painting with the Sun
Make a beautiful scarf to take home using photo sensitive dyes and the sun. (In the case of no sun we will eco print our scarves)
When. May 8, 2024
Where. My Studio at 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles, WA
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Supplies needed. I provide all supplies. You may bring snacks or lunch if you want
Cost. $50
Register by email ( wovenwind793@yahoo.com ) and by sending payment to
Marilyn Hiestand
793 Draper Road
Port Angeles, WA 98362
You will be signed up with receipt of payment.
Let’s Watercolor Paint a Bird
I will guide you through a watercolor painting of a bird of your choice.
When. June 24, 2024
Where, My Barn Studio at 703 Draper Road, Port Angeles, WA
Time. 10 am until tired or finished
Supplies needed. watercolors, brushes, a picture and drawing of a bird on good watercolor paper, a container for water, and snacks if you want them.
Cost. $50
Register by email ( wovenwind793@yahoo.com) and send payment to
The beautiful studio above was created with the help of my brother, Rex, and my sister, Pat. What a joy family is. I can look out the large windows and view the horses below or the mountains in the distance.
Wovenwind Arts 