1-1 PIGMENT & INK MAKING SESSION

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My Studio

Rolvenden, Kent TN17

 

£155

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In the 1-1 session you can choose exactly what you want to explore. This could be earth, metal, bone or lake (plant-based) pigments, or all four! We can also look at different binders and mediums.

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The session is generally 2.5 hours, unless you wish to learn how to extract lake pigments, in which case the class will take place over two consecutive days.

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All materials are included.

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Please contact me to discuss specifics.

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On the workshop participants learn:

• The historical origins of pigment

• Responsibilities and health & safety of collecting natural materials and processing pigment

• About different binders, specifically gum arabic and its history and sustainability

• About different types of natural pigment: mineral (inc. shell - calcium carbonate), metal compound, animal, plant, charcoal

• How to identify and use natural artist materials

• How to grind, sieve and purify mineral into pigment

• How to create watercolour paint with raw pigment

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Participants take home:

• Handout with notes and reading recommendations

• Hand-painted colour wheel

• Watercolour paint

• Pigment