Botanical Inks & Paints for Nicola Dickson

6 hour ‘Introduction to Botanical Ink and Paints’ workshop - Saturday 28th September

10am – 4pm Mere, Wiltshire

Learn the alchemy and magic of extracting dyes and pigments from plant and mineral sources, to transform into vibrant and environmentally friendly inks, water colour and oil paints.

We’re really excited to be offering this new workshop.  There will be more images and information to follow in the coming months.

What’s included

The workshop includes 6 hours of guided tuition, which includes all the necessary materials and equipment including aprons and gloves.

You will be given your own clear workshop handouts to take away with you.

Teas, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.

Please bring a packed lunch.

What to expect

The workshop will teach you about the extraction, application and storage of natural colour, harnessed from traditional, kitchen and foraged materials.

Spaces are limited to ensure you receive as much guidance as you need and all learning is supported by detailed handouts which are yours to take home.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have a little experience of natural dyes and pigments.

About your tutor

Claudia is a natural dyer and retired teacher who has been professionally dyeing yarns for Elka Textiles for many years.  She has a keen interest in the science of natural dyeing, as well as delighting in the colours that emerge from the dye pot.

Extending this understanding of the colours to be found in nature, to the world of inks and paints, has been an exciting process and one that she’s keen to share with anyone fascinated by the possibilities of natural colour.