Botanical Sun Printing & Mindfulness

Botanical Sun Printing & Mindfulness workshop design to create nature prints, relax, and enjoy a plant-based edible flower lunch.

Workshop Agenda: Botanical Sun Printing & Mindfulness

Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Festina Lenet Bray
Includes: All materials & a plant-based, edible flower lunch

Overview:

Immerse yourself in a mindful morning of creativity, nature connection, and slow living through the ancient art of cyanotype (sun printing) using real botanicals. Pause, breathe, and create something beautiful.

Agenda:

10:30 AM – Welcome & Grounding Mindfulness Practice
Settle into the space with a short guided mindfulness exercise to connect with the present moment and the natural world around you.

10:45 AM – Introduction to Botanical Sun Printing
Learn about the cyanotype process, the history of sun printing, and how to work with light-sensitive paper and natural materials.

11:15 AM – Nature Walk & Plant Selection
Take a mindful stroll through the gardens to gather leaves, flowers, and other natural elements for your prints.

11:45 AM – Creating Your Botanical Prints
Arrange your plant findings on treated paper and expose them to sunlight to create unique, one-of-a-kind blueprints.

12:30 PM – Drying, Reflecting & Sharing with Herbal Tea
While your prints dry, enjoy reflective time or share your experience with the group.

1:00 PM – Plant-Based Lunch with Edible Flowers
Relax and nourish yourself with a beautiful, seasonal lunch featuring edible flowers and fresh, local ingredients.

1:30 PM – Close & Take-Home Creations
Leave with your own botanical prints, a quiet mind, and a full heart.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at events@festinalente.ie