Natural Ink Making Workshop

SATURDAY 19TH JULY 10am to 4pm Unleash your inner alchemist and stir up creativity through ink-making. In this immersive workshop, you’ll delve into the fascinating world of inks, and craft your own vibrant concoctions from scratch using natural ingredients. Steeping berries to create a rich crimson/purple ink, simmering red cabbage to release its blue hues (and playing with its PH to get new colours), or coaxing buttery yellow from alder buckthorn bark; these are just some of the rich, gentle colours that you – and nature can produce. What you can expect: • Discover some of the many processes of ink-making, from preparation, to extracting colour, to preserving your inks and ways of working with them • Learn about the historical/cultural significance of some natural inks, and the basic principles of colour theory • Explore a variety of natural materials, such as plants, galls, earth pigments, berries, and minerals, and their hidden colour potential What to bring: • Small jars or bottles for the inks you'll make • Your own sketchbooks and brushed (optional) • A packed lunch What you’ll take away with you: • A set of your own handmade inks – plus the chance to buy some pre-bottled inks from Land Marks • Skills and insights into the art and science of ink making so you’ll be able to experiment and create them at home • A renewed connection with nature This workshop is perfect for: • Artists and calligraphers who want to add a personal touch to their creations • Nature enthusiasts who want to connect with the world around them creatively • Anyone who enjoys hands-on learning and exploring new skills Suitable for: All skill levels Your tutor: Amanda Thesiger. Amanda is an established artist and experienced educator - read more on our Tutors page. Tea and coffee is provided, and you are welcome to use our small kitchen. There is a corner shop a short walk away, and parking at the weekend is easily available just outside. We're on the first floor.