Name: Pigments, Paints & Pigment Sticks
Start: 2026-05-17T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-17T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 6125 E Farm Rd 152 Springfiield, MO 65809

Learn to make natural pigments, watercolor paints & pigment sticks (wax and chalk pastels) from earth and plant-based materials.
DIYers, teachers, painters, creatives, artists, folks who like making cool stuff for gifts, and anyone who's just plain curious, this is for you!
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IN THIS WORKSHOP, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO MAKE:
- Natural pigments from earth and plant materials
- Natural watercolor binder and how to use that to make gouache paints
- Soft pastels
- Wax pastels
- Charcoal sticks from willow
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YOU WILL TAKE HOME:
- Your newly made pigments
- Your new paints in burr oak acorn caps
- Your pastel and charcoal sticks
- Resources to continue exploring, experimenting and making on your own
If you get so inspired to continue on your own and want tools and supplies right away, there will be items available for you to purchase.
Materials + Snacks + Drinks provided
This workshop is for adults and hosted at the Wild Arts Learning Center in Springfield, MO. For locals: just out east Sunshine and around the bend from Turner's Station off J Hwy.