Sunlight to Soil: Botanical Photography & Mossling Workshop
12 August 2026
Join artist Katie Fowlie for a creative day combining botanical printing with mindful, nature-based making.
EATS Rosyth Centenary Orchard
Wednesday 12 August 2026
10am – 3:30pm
Pay What You Can: £3 / £5 / £7 (tickets via Humanitix)
Suitable for ages 12+
Across the day, you will explore two complementary processes using natural materials – working with light, plants, and simple craft techniques to create both visual and tactile pieces inspired by the surrounding environment. This workshop is designed to benefit local communities and is supported by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.
Lunch is included in the ticket and will be catered by EATS Rosyth.
What You Will Do
In the morning, we’ll focus on lumen printing and phytograms, using sunlight and plant materials to produce unique, colour-shifting photographic prints. This is an experimental, beginner-friendly process with no cameras required – just curiosity and a willingness to play.
In the afternoon, we’ll shift into a slower, reflective making session, creating small biodegradable “Mosslings” from ethically foraged materials. Inspired by folk traditions, these objects can hold thoughts or worries, and may become part of a shared installation that will eventually return to the landscape.
What To Expect
The workshop is gently guided throughout, with plenty of time to explore, make, and connect with the garden environment.
- A full-day, guided creative workshop (10am–3.30pm)
- Botanical printing using sunlight and plants
- Hands-on crafting with natural, sustainable materials
- A balance of playful making and quiet reflection
- All materials provided
- Lunch included
- Suitable for beginners, ages 12+
The workshop will take place outdoors so please dress for the weather.
Further Information
Getting there by Train: EATS Centenary Orchard, 126-128 Park Road, Rosyth KY11 2QT, is a 6 minute walk from Rosyth Train Station – find timetables, routes, and journey options here.
Getting there by Bus: There are bus stops on nearby streets Queensferry Road and Woodside Street – plan your journey here.
There is a compostable toilet onsite at the Orchard.
Banner and Mossling still life images © Katie Fowlie
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Katie Fowlie
Katie Fowlie is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Fife. Her inspiration comes from the landscape, and foraging has become central to her artistic practice.
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