Introduction to Natural Inks & Paints Workshop, Mere, Wiltshire

Transform Plants and Minerals Into Beautiful Pigments

A six-hour Introduction to Natural Inks & Paints workshop, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., held at Claudia’s home studio in Mere, Wiltshire.

Learn how to extract colour from plants and minerals and transform it into vibrant, environmentally friendly inks, watercolours, and oil paints. This relaxed, hands-on workshop combines the science and magic of natural colour in a calm, creative setting.

What’s Included

• Six hours of guided tuition with Claudia, an experienced natural dyer and retired teacher
  
  

• All materials, equipment, aprons and gloves provided
  
  

• Printed handouts with detailed notes to take home
  
  

• Teas, coffee and biscuits available throughout the day
  
  

Please bring your own packed lunch.

Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of individual guidance and practical learning.

What to Expect

This workshop introduces the extraction, application and storage of natural colour harnessed from traditional, kitchen and foraged materials. You’ll explore how to:

• Extract pigment from plants and minerals
  
  

• Prepare and store inks and paints safely
  
  

• Create a palette of natural colours for paper or canvas
  
  

All learning is supported with detailed handouts that are yours to take home, so you can continue experimenting at your own pace.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who already have some experience with natural dyes or pigments.

About Your Tutor

Claudia is a natural dyer and retired teacher who has been professionally dyeing yarns for Elka Textiles for many years.
 Her curiosity for colour led her to expand her dyeing practice into the world of natural inks and paints — an exciting process she now shares with others who are equally fascinated by the beauty of natural pigments.

Parking & Arrival

Location: Pettridge Lane, Mere, Wiltshire
There is ample private parking available.
An email will be sent one week before the workshop confirming all details and the exact address.

We look forward to welcoming you soon. If you have any questions beforehand, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Cancellation Policy

By booking a space you are agreeing to our Cancellation Policy, which helps ensure the continued viability of our workshops.