NATURAL PIGMENT CLASS

Hi love!

I am thrilled to share with you my class about how to make your own Natural Pigments from Nature.

In this class you will learn how to make your own paints, stains and tempera – from all sorts of natural pigments you may find in the forests, desert, the garden, or even your own kitchen…

For the past 20 years I have been making my own natural pigments to paint with. I am inspired by my deep love for Nature and a desire to re-awaken ancient and forgotten paint-making techniques.

Enjoy!

LIST OF MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS:

You do not need everything on this list…at the very minimum, please bring a handful of earth, paper and a dish of water!

1.) 2 eggs (still in their shells) and two cups or small dishes.

2.) clear drying medium.
I prefer Matt Medium but you can also use a clear drying glue, like Elmers.

3.) Natural items that will make color

handful of earth from your forest, garden etc. or local mud flats, desert… etc.

spices ( turmeric and ginger are two of my favorites)

tea bags – (black tea, turmeric, ginger and hibiscus all make great stains)

Use your imagination and bring things that make a stain: examples of what I enjoy using: coffee grounds, beets, pomegranates, berries, indigo, flower pollen, wine, charcoal or ash from my fire…

4.) absorbent paper:
Like mixed media, or watercolor (any size)

5.) cheapish brushes (any size)

6.) water, cup to rinse brushes

7.) plate, plastic lid, or pallet to mix colors on

8.) painters tape (this peels up easily, so I prefer using it but masking tape also works)

Extras but not needed:

9.) mortise and pestle or board and rounded rock (to grind the materials if they are rough)

10.) cardboard, or a smooth table top to tape your paper on to keep it stiff while you work on it.

11.) something to protect your table surface, ex. newsprint or a plastic covering.

I am really looking forward to sharing how to gather, use, and explore natural pigments…and playing with you very soon!

Love,
Kari