September 4 | 10:30AM-12:30PM | Botanical Cyanotype

Join us at Ground on Friday, September 4 for a Botanical Cyanotype Workshop—an immersive introduction to the art of sun printing. Dating back to 1872, cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic processes, known for its rich blue tones and striking botanical impressions.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of cyanotype using natural materials. We’ll explore a range of techniques and examples on paper, fabric, and other surfaces before you create your own prints using a curated selection of flowers and botanical elements. You’ll leave with your finished pieces, along with guidance on how to mount and display them.

All materials, botanicals, and tools are provided, as well as a workshop guide for reference and note-taking.

This workshop is an invitation to slow down, observe plants more closely, and engage with nature through both art and process—capturing the fleeting beauty of the season in a lasting form.

About Jill Sowards

Jill Sowards is a gardener and owner of Violetear Studio.  She teaches classes on a range of gardening topics throughout the bay area and online, along with garden design and consultations.  No matter the subject, her foundation is always on ecological gardening, waterwise practices, and sharing her love of native plants.  Originally trained as a public interest lawyer, Jill believes that all people can benefit from building a nurturing connection with the joy of the garden.  Her own garden is in the Berkeley hills, which she cultivates with the help (or hindrance) of her family and a rescue hound.    

Workshop Details

• Date & Time: Friday, August 14, 2026; 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

• Location: Ground Goods Nursery, Tiburon, CA

• Cost: $95 

• Guide with notes and instructions 

• Limited to 15 participants

• All participants receive 10% off additional Ground Goods purchases the day of the workshop