In this online demo, you will learn how to harvest oak galls & tree sap to create writing ink - same type of ink Europe used for centuries!
About this Event

Iron Gall Ink, made from commonplace oak galls, iron, and tree sap, was the ubiquitous and indelible European writing ink for centuries. Join Natalie Stopka in a live online demonstration of ink making, during which we’ll discuss the particularly entrancing visual and chemical properties of this richly-colored writing and drawing medium. Natalie’s recipes, foraging guidelines, and alternate ingredients will be shared. Q+A will follow the presentation.

This demonstration will be conducted live as a Zoom Webinar. Participants tune in without video or sound keeping all focus on the artist’s demonstration. Participants can communicate through the chat and submit questions through the Q&A feature during the live event.

Participants will receive an email from Peters Valley at least 48 hours prior with a link and a password. Only registered participants will be admitted.

Peters Valley records online programs and shares them with registered participants as a non-downloadable link for one month following the live event.

Demonstration Fee: $35

Register directly through Peters Valley: https://petersvalley.org/workshops/making-iron-gall-ink/