Printing with Plants at Manchester Jewish Museum

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Make It! Printing with Plants

Manchester Jewish Museum, Cheetham Hill
4 April 2024

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The image shows a close-up view of a collection of pressed flowers and leaves. The flowers and leaves are arranged in a circular pattern on a light blue background. The flowers are in various colors, including pink, purple, and yellow. The leaves are in various shades of green and brown. Some of the leaves have veins that are visible.
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Manchester Jewish Museum have plenty of workshops to help you get creative this spring in their Make It series. What better way to welcome in the spring than by combining arts and nature in this printing with plants workshop. You’ll use leaves, flowers and twigs to create your own striking graphic prints whilst also exploring some of the objects from the museum collection that have links with international flora.

All materials will be provided and no previous experience is necessary, however, you are welcome to bring your own plant based materials as well to personalise your designs. You’ll be able to take your print home with you straight after the session.

Accessibility

  • Parent and Baby
  • Relaxed

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