The Pressed Flower Workshop

Ready to press more than just flowers between the pages of a book? This hands-on class will teach you how to build four different types of custom flower presses—from pocket-sized to large-format—designed to preserve your blooms with care, intention, and creativity.

Pressed Flower Workshop

You’ll be guided step-by-step through the building process of four presses using simple tools and materials. Whether you’re new to pressing flowers or looking to upgrade from using old books, this class will show you how to construct sturdy and lightweight presses for plants and how to properly preserve botanicals.

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Preserving Botanicals

Four Functional Presses

From a traveling lightweight field press to a large format press, you’ll learn how to make four functional presses.

Press Flowers Like a Pro

Learn proven techniques for collecting and preserving botanicals for herbarium collections, scientific observation, and botanical art.

Creative & Nature-Connected

This class is  a calming, artful way to connect with the seasons, preserve memories, and turn nature into lasting beauty.

By the end of this class, you’ll have:

  • Construct 4 flower presses (yes, even a microwave one!)

  • Identify the best flowers to press (and which to skip)

  • Store and display your pressed blooms beautifully

  • Connect with nature in a slow, artful, and intentional way