Dive into the alchemy of color in this hands-on workshop. Leave with natural pigments to use at home.
About this Event
Wild Pigments: Creating Handmade Watercolors & Inks
Dive into the alchemy of color in this hands-on workshop focused on creating your own watercolor pigments and natural inks. Designed for artists who are already comfortable embracing the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolor and ink, this workshop explores the process of transforming raw organic materials into rich, expressive color.
Participants will learn foundational techniques for sourcing, preparing, and preserving handmade pigments while experimenting with the beautiful variations that natural materials provide. This workshop encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to let the medium lead the way.
We will cover:
- How to make tannin-rich materials
- Extracting color from natural and organic sources
- Creating handmade watercolor pigments
- Developing natural inks and washes
- Binder basics and pigment preservation
- Testing transparency, granulation, and layering
- Building a personal palette from found materials
Perfect for painters, illustrators, printmakers, and mixed-media artists interested in deepening their relationship with color and process.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
905 W Main St suite 25b, 905 West Main Street, Durham, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 39.19
