... nothing is ordinary
The Dye Pot Studio offers a wide range of natural pigment workshops, from 3 hours to 2 days in length. Click on a link below to book a place in one of the upcoming events, or use the Contact Me page to discuss a personalised workshop for your group or organisation.
Botanical Inks
Workshop
In this one day, introductory workshop, Helen Coleman will guide you through the process of extracting colours from locally sourced, sustainably harvested plant materials, to create your own natural inks.
Techniques that will be explored include extraction of pigments with water and alcohol, colour range extension using mordants and modifiers, record-keeping and lightfast testing.
Students will have time to explore the artistic potential of natural inks, creating test swatches then manipulating the inks to create their own unique layered artworks.
All materials are supplied and students will take home workshop notes, small ink samples and artworks created during the workshop.
Location:
Ellenbrook Arts Centre
Date: 4 November 2024
Please contact Ellenbrook Arts Centre for further information and registration.
Botanical and Earth Pigments Workshop
Unlock the colours of nature with Helen Coleman, as she gently guides you through her process to transform plants and earth into inks, pigments and paints.
Over two days, participants will explore a wide range of locally sourced, natural materials for their colour properties, convert these pigments into art mediums and create unique artworks deeply connected with the local landscape.
Workshop techniques include plant pigment extraction, botanical inkmaking, earth pigment levigation and natural paintmaking.
All materials are supplied. This workshop will benefit beginners to experienced artists who are keen to incorporate natural pigments in their practice.
Location:
Ellenbrook Arts Centre
Date: 13-14 November 2024
Please contact Ellenbrook Arts Centre for further information and registration.