Minni PrintShop - Nature Edition (virtual)

Minni virtual workshops are designed to keep little ones ages 4–10 creating from the comfort of home. Each themed workshop focuses on skill development, simple repurposed materials and unique ways to engage with our environments.
In Minni PrintShop – Nature Edition (virtual) aspiring printers and painters will play with patterns and explore a selection of printmaking techniques using natural materials and found objects. Instructor Maria will emphasize pattern, color palette and process as students explore printmaking methods with objects collected from nature, including shells, leaves and flower petals.
Materials Needed

Scavenger hunt items: acorns, sticks, small rocks, leaves, fruit, shells –Anything found in nature that can be used for printing!

Tempera paint or any kind of paint on hand (you can also make your own paint with 1 part flour, 1 part salt, 1 part water and a few drops of food coloring)

1 tray for paint

Paint brushes

A cup for water

2 pieces of paper (the larger the better)

Parchment paper or plastic wrap (a thin piece of paper is a great replacement)

A spoon
We encourage all participants to complete a fun scavenger hunt challenge before we gather for each workshop. These items are listed above in the material list.