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A place to bring plant‑based art and sustainable soil practices into your classroom, garden, or daily creative routine - simple lessons that help you notice more, waste less, and grow your practice with what’s already around you.
Gardening Through Art Classroom
(Click on each lesson to invite creativity into your home studio with a free video tutorial.)
Lesson 1. Leaf Rubbing |
Starting with a simple, hands-on activity that connects us with nature. Leaf rubbing helps to appreciate the textures and patterns found in plants.
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Lesson 2. Line Drawing |
Introducing basic drawing skills to capture the shapes and forms of plants, which enhances observation and detail.
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Lesson 3. Block Printmaking |
Building on line drawing skills, block printmaking allows participants to create repeated patterns and designs, introducing printmaking techniques.
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Lesson 4. Watercolor Painting |
Transitioning to painting, participants explore color and fluidity, learning to depict plants more expressively and vibrantly.
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5: Flower Pressing |
Combining botanical elements with art, flower pressing preserves the beauty of plants and introduces participants to the concept of preserving nature's creations.
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6: Brush Lettering |
Introducing typography, participants learn to integrate text with their artwork, adding a personal touch and narrative elements.
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7: Honing Observation |
Enhancing observation skills, this segment encourages participants to closely study their surroundings, which is essential for both gardening and artistic endeavors.
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8: Illustrated Recipes |
Combining art with practical use, participants create a beautifully illustrated recipe book featuring plants and ingredients from their garden.
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9: Tiny Floral Watercolors |
Focusing on small-scale watercolor paintings, participants refine their skills and attention to detail.
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10: Rosemaling |
Introducing a cultural and decorative painting style, participants explore the joyful and intricate patterns of Norwegian Rosemaling.
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11: Fountain Pen Lettering |
Revisiting typography with a focus on elegance and precision, participants enhance their lettering skills using fountain pens.
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12. Undefining Creativity |
In this season finale, we feature mixed-media art inspired by Quincy Jones' book, "12 Notes: On Life and Creativity."
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13. Botanical Collection Poster |
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14. Runes and Blooms |
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15. Gel Plate Printing |
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16: Drawing Plant Processes |
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17: Designing for Market |
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18: Fall Colors |
19: Handmade Footwear Pt. I
20. Handmade Footwear Pt. II
21. Rosemaling Boat Basket
Gardening Through Art Retreats
We love hosting retreats and in‑person classes, but we’re pausing them for now. If you have a proposal or collaboration in mind, we’d be happy to hear from you.
Carbon Collective Soil
This soil was created to make gardening easier for gardeners who want healthy, garden-ready materials that feel authentically sustainable.
Why Choose All-Purpose Mix?
Northwest soils thrive on this recipe
What it is: A balanced, natural mix that supports strong roots and steady growth.
How to use the All-Purpose Mix:
Sam's Carbon Collective Soil is made from high-quality, natural ingredients sourced sustainably west of Puget Sound. Soil is available for purchase only at The Brothers Greenhouses.
Why Choose All-Purpose Mix?
Northwest soils thrive on this recipe
What it is: A balanced, natural mix that supports strong roots and steady growth.
How to use the All-Purpose Mix:
- Container Gardening - Young plants and seeds can be planted into an all-purpose mix, or combine it with another soil for nutrients
- Fertilize heavy-feeding plants during the season to achieve desired growth.
Sam's Carbon Collective Soil is made from high-quality, natural ingredients sourced sustainably west of Puget Sound. Soil is available for purchase only at The Brothers Greenhouses.
