Eco-Printing with Autumn Leaves

Eco-Printing with Autumn Leaves is an in-person, hands-on creative arts class at Longwood Gardens. Participants will use eucalyptus and autumn leaves to create an organic cotton bandana with their own botanical design, learning how natural dyes can produce detailed plant impressions on fabric. The workshop covers fiber preparation, plant selection, and the different dye characteristics of flowers and leaves.

The class is led by Laura Hricko, a Philadelphia artist and educator whose work spans sewing, quilting, embroidery, textile surface design, and natural dyeing. Her practice draws on homegrown, foraged, and food-waste materials, connecting contemporary fiber arts with historic craft traditions.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Showtimes: 1:30–4:00 pm

Format: In-person creative arts class

Tickets: The standard fee is $139. The fee for Members and Innovators is $125. The class is sold out; waitlist registration is available, including separate waitlists for Members and Innovators.

Admission: The class fee includes all-day admission to Longwood Gardens on the day of the onsite class.

Ages: This class is intended as an adult learning experience.

Location: Grove Studios 104 & 105 at Longwood Gardens

Instructor: Laura Hricko

Cancellation policy: Registrations may be canceled up to two weeks before the event for a refund minus a $30 processing fee. Refunds are not available if the program is moved to a scheduled inclement-weather date. Cancellations can be submitted by email or by calling 610-388-5454.