Botanical Color

Botanical Inks

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Learn about natural color making through creating botanical inks/liquid watercolors. This experience offers a magical introduction into natural color making and how a variety of colors can be achieved from one plant. Through an overview, demonstration, and hands-on learning; come away with an understanding of the color readily available, how to use modifiers, and a locally-derived color palette.
Beginner, no experience necessary.

Workshop Overview 

  • 2 Hours In-Person

  • Introductions

  • Natural Color Gathering & Making 101

  • How-To Demonstration

  • Create Your Own: Steeping & Thickening

  • Explore Modifiers

  • Storage

Materials Provided 

  • Five 1.5oz Inks

  • Paint Brush & Calligraphy Pen

  • Plant Material 

  • Necessary Equipment & Tools

  • Field Journal Kit

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