May 31, 2025
1:00 pm

Earth Pigment – Paint Making Workshop

$85.00

Take home several original artworks created with your own hand-made earth pigment paints! This workshop is a sensory and grounding experience, perfect for anyone interested in art, nature, and ancient techniques.

1pm – 3pm

$85 ($25 deposit, balance due on day)

 

 

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Discover the timeless beauty of natural earth pigments. Join our hands-on workshop and experience the ancient art of creating your own paint from the earth.

In this unique and immersive class, you’ll learn the fascinating process of:

  • Hand-Grinding Natural Ochre: Transform raw, non-toxic earth pigments into a smooth, vibrant paste – the heart of your own unique paint.
  • Creating Your Own Palette: Explore a range of stunning earth tones, from rich reds and yellows to earthy browns and creams.
  • Painting on Watercolour Paper & Canvas: Discover how these unique paints behave on different surfaces, guided by experienced artist Gary Upfield
  • Connecting with a Millennia-Old Technique: Experience the same methods used by artists for thousands of years, forging a direct link to art history and the natural world.

Take home several original artworks created with your own hand-made earth pigment paints! This workshop is a sensory and grounding experience, perfect for anyone interested in art, nature, and ancient techniques.

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