Plants Pressing Workshop
This worksheet is designed for a workshop for 20 participants
Target participants
All ages
Requires energy and patience; those who lack physical strength may require assistance in the pressing.
Manpower
1 instructor
3-4 helpers
Objectives
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To let participants explore different plants through its colour, texture and shapes
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To let participants destress and have fun at the plant pressing activity
Duration
35 minutes
Budget
$420
Material List
Quantity
Cost
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$200
$200
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$20
>100 pieces
20
20
20
1 roll
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Fresh flowers or leaves available for harvest
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Fabric bags
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Plastic hammer or stones
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Old posters or magazines
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Kitchen paper
Total Cost
$420
Plant Pressing Workshop
Participants will collect leaves or flowers from the edible garden and use a stone or hammer to rub the colours and texture onto fabric bags.
Related topics
Sustainable living, Mindfulness and wellbeing
Level of difficulty
Requires energy and patience; those who lack physical strength may require assistance in the pressing.
Rundown
Activity
Time
Content
Introduction
5 minutes
Introduce the use of natural flowers and leaves to create mindful art/ gifts.
Harvest
10 minutes
Harvest flowers and leaves for pressing (If time is limited, flowers/leaves can can be harvested by facilitators beforehand). Pick the flower or leaves with medium thickness so it's not too wet nor to dry for pressing.
Pressing
15 minutes
Demonstrate and explain how to transfer the colour, shape and texture of the flower or leaf onto the fabric.
Insert a sheet of old poster or magazine paper between the two sites of the bag to avoid colour or plant juice transferred to the other side of the bag. Participants can place a piece of leaves or flower on top of the bag. Put a piece of kitchen paper on top of the leaf. Then, use a piece of stone or a small plastic hammer to pound on it.
Continue until the shape and colour are clearly transferred onto the bag.
Conclusion
5 minutes
Debrief and ask for participants’ reflection; ask how the participants feel during the harvesting and pressing. Encourage participants to choose eco-friendly options when preparing gifts for oneself and others.
