HealdsburgCraftedPressed Flowers Workshop
Healdsburg

Pressed Flowers Workshop

In this welcoming, hands-on workshop, artist Robert Mahar will guide you through the gentle art of working with delicate pressed botanicals, along with a glimpse into the history of this enduring pastime. Build a simple wooden flower press to preserve fresh blooms, then create imaginative compositions using pre-dried florals, perfect for framing or stationery.
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Botanical Art & Preservation
Pressed Flowers Workshop
In this welcoming, hands-on workshop, artist Robert Mahar will guide you through the gentle art of working with delicate pressed botanicals, along with a glimpse into the history of this enduring pastime. Build a simple wooden flower press to preserve fresh blooms, then create imaginative compositions using pre-dried florals, perfect for framing or stationery.

Features

  • Learn pressed botanical techniques with artist Robert Mahar including flower press construction and preservation methods.

  • Create imaginative floral compositions using pre-dried materials, mounted on paper for framing or stationery.

  • Take home complete kit with dried flowers, papers, tools, and your handmade wooden flower press.

  • Appellation's chef crafted seasonal bites and local Sonoma County wines will be shared.

Robert Mahar
Featured Local Artist
Robert Mahar
Artist & Educator
Robert Mahar is a California-based artist and educator who teaches thoughtfully researched and developed hands-on projects based in historical craft traditions. He’s also a proud contestant alumnus, and subsequent associate producer, on NBC’s crafting competition show Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. With an education in studio arts and art history, he has worked in a variety of creative fields including 13 years as an appraiser of modern and contemporary art.

Testimonials

"The instructor was clear and creative. It was so relaxing!" - Cathy L.
"A great 2 hours with my daughter, we loved to make cookies together." - Jennifer G.
"We learned something new and now appreciate it." - Carrie M.
"Everyone was so friendly and I met some new ladies. Thank you so much for the special time!" – Marilys G.
"I loved the people, experience, atmosphere and learning." - Diane B.
"Very straight forward step-by-step directions, clear and concise. Lots of support and encouragement." - Renee L.