Colours of Copper, DUKES OF WEST BARNS, 25th April

Sale Price: £75.00 Original Price: £85.00

EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL JAN 10TH 2027

In this workshop you will learn about the significance of copper in sourcing blue and green pigments from ancient times all the way to the contemporary world. Minerals and mixtures derived from this metal have been vital in the history of colour and have been used by different cultures for the last several thousand years to colour their respective worlds. Throughout this workshop, you will experience some of these authentic colours and learn about their significance in the history of art.

During the day you will make your own copper colours in the forms of paint, ink and pigments. As part of telling visual stories of the variety of colours that come from copper, you will fill in a circular design inspired by medieval astrological diagrams as well as a colour chart.

You will go home with:

  • Comprehensive notes including recipes

  • A colour chart of the colours of copper painted on the workshop

  • A poster design hand painted by you in the colours of copper

  • Historical copper ink and pigment

  • Paints handmade by you in the workshop

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is held at:

Dukes of West Barns, 5 Duke Street, West Barns, Dunbar, EH42 1UR

https://dukesofwestbarns.com/

Sunday 25th April
10:00am - 4pm
£85* - EARLY BIRD PRICE £75 UNTIL JAN 10TH 2027

*we have reductions available on this workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.

**One fully refundable place is available to anyone living with a chronic condition. This scheme enables people to book in the knowledge that they can cancel on the day of the workshop, and receive a full refund. Please get in touch if you would like more information or to take this place.

Accessibility:

Our inks and paints contain essential oils, please get in touch for more information. If you have any other concerns such as noise, equipment we will have available, structure of the workshop, space in the room, access to toilets or anything else, please contact us, we welcome any questions or queries.

Cancellation Policy:
If you wish to cancel your booking we will
refund you 100% of your overall payment if you cancel 4 weeks or more before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel. We will refund you 50% of your overall payment if you cancel less than 4 weeks before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel, or arrange a rescheduling onto another course where possible. If you cancel less than 1 week before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel we will retain 100% of your payment and give you a 40% discount for another workshop with the equivalent price.

EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL JAN 10TH 2027

In this workshop you will learn about the significance of copper in sourcing blue and green pigments from ancient times all the way to the contemporary world. Minerals and mixtures derived from this metal have been vital in the history of colour and have been used by different cultures for the last several thousand years to colour their respective worlds. Throughout this workshop, you will experience some of these authentic colours and learn about their significance in the history of art.

During the day you will make your own copper colours in the forms of paint, ink and pigments. As part of telling visual stories of the variety of colours that come from copper, you will fill in a circular design inspired by medieval astrological diagrams as well as a colour chart.

You will go home with:

  • Comprehensive notes including recipes

  • A colour chart of the colours of copper painted on the workshop

  • A poster design hand painted by you in the colours of copper

  • Historical copper ink and pigment

  • Paints handmade by you in the workshop

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is held at:

Dukes of West Barns, 5 Duke Street, West Barns, Dunbar, EH42 1UR

https://dukesofwestbarns.com/

Sunday 25th April
10:00am - 4pm
£85* - EARLY BIRD PRICE £75 UNTIL JAN 10TH 2027

*we have reductions available on this workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.

**One fully refundable place is available to anyone living with a chronic condition. This scheme enables people to book in the knowledge that they can cancel on the day of the workshop, and receive a full refund. Please get in touch if you would like more information or to take this place.

Accessibility:

Our inks and paints contain essential oils, please get in touch for more information. If you have any other concerns such as noise, equipment we will have available, structure of the workshop, space in the room, access to toilets or anything else, please contact us, we welcome any questions or queries.

Cancellation Policy:
If you wish to cancel your booking we will
refund you 100% of your overall payment if you cancel 4 weeks or more before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel. We will refund you 50% of your overall payment if you cancel less than 4 weeks before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel, or arrange a rescheduling onto another course where possible. If you cancel less than 1 week before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel we will retain 100% of your payment and give you a 40% discount for another workshop with the equivalent price.