Discover Botanical Inks with Judy Saye-Willis

Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

436 3rd St W, Red Wing, MN 55066-2309, United States | Red Wing

Red Wing Arts
Publisher/HostRed Wing Arts
Discover Botanical Inks with Judy Saye-Willis
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This workshop is part of The Artist’s Studio Series, a program designed to increase access to training and education for working artists. Learn more here: https://redwingarts.org/the-artists-studio
Workshop Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to make botanical inks using easily-sourced local plants and materials. Discover how to harvest and collect materials, prepare the inks, and use them for a variety of applications. There will also be time to experiment with the inks made in class using brushes on paper. These inks can also be used with dip pens. Students will get to keep four small bottles of ink to take home with them.
This process is applicable to a variety of artistic mediums including watercolor, illustration, calligraphy, quilting, felting, printmaking, and more.
All materials will be provided.
Workshop Information:
Date: Saturday, May 16th from 10am-1pm
Teaching artist: Judy Saye-Willis
Level: All skill levels welcome.
Ages 18+
Participation fee: $15 per person
REGISTER: https://redwingarts.org/calendar-of-events/2026/5/16/discover-botanical-inks
This program is made possible by a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council and by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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