Students will explore local, foraged natural materials for their colour properties, convert these pigments into a range of art mediums and create unique artworks deeply connected with the local landscape.
Workshop techniques include pigment extraction, botanical inkmaking, earth and lake pigment creation and natural paintmaking. Helen will also share tips for lightfastness testing, recordkeeping, storage of natural mediums and commercial artwork production using natural materials.
This workshop will benefit beginners to experienced artists who are keen to incorporate natural pigments in their practice.
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