In-person workshop:
Cyanotype on a Tea Bag Keepsake
In-person Workshop
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - $97
Learn the magic of cyanotype while creating a finished textile collage you'll take home the same day.
You'll leave with both a finished artwork and the confidence to create more cyanotypes at home.
In this four-hour workshop, you'll learn how to create your own botanical cyanotype on a specially prepared tea bag using pressed flowers and sunlight.
Then we'll transform your cyanotype into a stitched 6in × 8in fabric collage using fabric, trim, beads, and simple embroidery.
What You'll Make
A 6in × 8in fabric collage featuring
a cyanotype tea bag printed with pressed flowers
hand stitching with embroidery floss and thread
beads and buttons for texture
layered fabrics and trim
a finished piece ready to frame or include in an art journal
During the Workshop You'll Learn How To
create a cyanotype image on a treated tea bag
arrange pressed flowers to make botanical silhouettes
stitch directly onto the tea bag with simple embroidery stitches
add beads and buttons without overwhelming the design
build a layered fabric collage
machine stitch everything together for a finished piece
You'll learn how to make a cyanotype on a tea bag.
And
You'll leave with a finished framed-quality textile collage. Or a finished page for your fabric page journal.
“I always love taking classes with Carol. She is a great teacher, with some great ideas.”
— Becky Y.
Where:
Just Off Western Studios
6347 N. Olie
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Registration:
$97 includes supplies
Max - 4 students
What's Included
Everything you need will be waiting for you. I'll provide
clean tea bags
cyanotype chemicals
pressed flowers
fabrics and trims
beads and buttons
embroidery floss and thread
needles
sewing machines if you'd like to use one
Just bring
your sack lunch
I'll have bottled water available throughout the day.
If you have favorite sewing tools (scissors, etc) bring them for your own use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring supplies?
No. Everything you'll need is provided.
I've never made a cyanotype before.
Perfect. I'll guide you through each step.
Do I need to know how to machine sew?
No. I'll have sewing machines available and can help you if you're unfamiliar with them.
Will I finish my project?
Yes. The workshop is designed so you'll leave with a completed piece.
Can beginners take this class?
If you're comfortable with basic hand stitching, you'll do fine.
Why tea bags?
Tea bag paper is surprisingly strong after it's treated and creates wonderfully detailed cyanotype prints. Once stitched into fabric, it becomes a beautiful surface for mixed-media art. It’s like a blend of paper and fabric.
Who I Am:
Hi, I’m Carol Ann Webster—the artist behind the Snippets Tea Bag Art Course.
I created this “Cyanotype on a Tea Bag” workshop because I’ve found that tea bag paper makes wonderful cyanotypes. Pair them with pressed and dried flowers and they make the most gorgeous images to stitch on.
If you have any questions, just send me an email at carol(at)carolannwebster.com—I’d be happy to hear from you.
~Carol
