Anthotype Prints with Turmeric

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Create an anthotype design using simple, pantry-ready ingredients! In this class, we'll use turmeric.



75 mins Class size 1 to 25 (public dates), 1 to 50   $20 (Earlybird price of $20 applies if you book into a public session 15+ days ahead)
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Similar to cyanotypes, this process of anthotype printing uses low-cost, simple ingredients and a little bit of sunlight to create a one-of-a-kind design!
This is a fun and relaxing, low-pressure class meant to introduce a new method of creativity. No prior art experience is needed, and supplies are cheap and easy to get. We will be painting with a turmeric solution and using found subject matter to let the sun do the work of creating a unique design. See images for an idea of what the process and the finished product look like. Materials for this class are listed below and will need to be gathered by the attendee ahead of time. Please message me for any clarification on the materials list.
Materials needed include:
  • Turmeric, at least a tablespoon
  • Rubbing alcohol, roughly a third of a cup
  • A large paintbrush
  • Heavyweight watercolor paper
  • Baking soda, a teaspoon
  • A small bowl or jar
  • A shallow bowl or tray with a lip, at least the size of your paper, filled with water. A sheet pan or pie plate works well for this
  • Subject matter: this can be anything you like the shape of. Botanicals like herbs, leaves, and flowers are popular for these types of prints but can also be inanimate objects that you like the shape of as well
Ideas for subject matter:
1) Botanicals like flowers, herbs, leaves, plant materials
2) Sewing materials like threads, buttons, ribbons, needles, zippers, scraps of fabric
3) Desk materials like paper clips, pencils, erasers, note paper, staples
4) Beach items like shells, sand, dried seaweed, rocks
Optional materials:
  • Latex gloves, in case things get messy
  • A piece of cardboard or foam board for support that can get damp while laying the designs in the sun
  • Clamps to keep subject matter in place
You can find a large paintbrush and the watercolor paper at any art supply store, but discount stores can also supply these, like Five Below or Dollar stores.
This can be requested to be booked as a private class for groups of 3+ or is offered as public classes periodically.
The only requirement is that we will need the sun to process the images, so it will have to take place during daylight hours.

Upcoming dates for Anthotype Prints with Turmeric

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:51pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 23 Nov 2026 and 23 Dec 2026.

  • Mon, Nov 23 2026, 1pm-2:15pm
  • Wed, Dec 9 2026, 1pm-2:15pm
  • Wed, Dec 23 2026, 1pm-2:15pm
Knowledge required
None! Absolute beginners, all the way to novice creatives, are welcome!
What to bring
All materials listed in the Detailed Description as well as a comfortable space to work and a sunny window for processing. Consider your clothing as turmeric can stain though this is not a traditionally messy process. Gloves are also recommended to avoid staining your hands.
Suitable for
This class is great for team building and can also be enjoyed on your own.
Your teacher

Lindsay Boehl
Lindsay Boehl

female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Lindsay! Empowering the next generation of designers by teaching how to grow their creative confidence and technical skillset is a full time passion of mine. With over 16 years of experience teaching surface pattern and textile design, I currently serve as a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, one of the most prestigious design schools in the world.
While a professor at FIT, I am also a full time surface pattern designer. Over the years I've had the joy of teaching hundreds of designers everything from foundational design basics to technically intricate processes — and I'm proud to say I've had a high success rate of happy, capable students. My favorite moment is that face — the one a student makes when something clicks, when they realize that they just learned something new and they can do this!
I believe creativity isn't reserved for a select few — it belongs to everyone. That's why I'm so excited to bring my classes to ClassBento. Whether you think you're "artistic" or not, you have something worth expressing — and I'm here to help you get it out!
Starting with my collage course is a fun, accessible, no-experience-needed technique for organizing thoughts, sparking ideas, and making your thoughts visible. Of course, that's just the beginning. Classes in Adobe Illustrator and surface pattern design are coming soon, so stay tuned for more ways to level up your creative game.
Come learn something new with me!

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