During this workshop you will explore the fascinating and extraordinary world of Indigo blue from plants.
Famously the original colour of blue jeans, there is so much more to the story of Indigo. During the day, you will learn about the many different plants that produce Indigo, the considerable history of cultivation and the use of these plants by different cultures over thousands of years.
With this background information you will then learn about the numerous creative material possible with Indigo.
To start, there will be a description of the processes involved in creating a blue pigment from the plant and you will be given a recipe for how to achieve this following on from the workshop.
Then, using pre-made, organic Indigofera tinctoria block pigment, you will be shown how to make a high quality drawing/painting ink and learn how to achieve different consistencies suited to your preference.
You will then learn how to make high quality indigo watercolour paints, including blending colours to create beautiful tonal ranges resulting in a palette of colour for you to take home.
This will be followed with making indigo pastels and artists crayons.
And finally you will learn how to add Indigo to various natural binders for use on a range of surfaces such as wood and canvas, as well as adding whiteners to extend the possible range of shades, and natural impasto mediums to make textured indigo paints.
You will go home your own hand crafted range of indigo based artist materials as well as notes including recipes for further reference.
The price of this workshop includes all materials, and reflects the amount of handmade art materials you will take home.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is held at The Dukes of West Barns, Dunbar
https://dukesofwestbarns.com/
Saturday 7th March
10:00am - 3:30pm
£85*
*we have bursary places available on each workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.
*One place is available for 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:
If you would like to book onto the course and have any further questions about any accessibility before doing so, please get in touch, we welcome any questions or queries.
During this workshop you will explore the fascinating and extraordinary world of Indigo blue from plants.
Famously the original colour of blue jeans, there is so much more to the story of Indigo. During the day, you will learn about the many different plants that produce Indigo, the considerable history of cultivation and the use of these plants by different cultures over thousands of years.
With this background information you will then learn about the numerous creative material possible with Indigo.
To start, there will be a description of the processes involved in creating a blue pigment from the plant and you will be given a recipe for how to achieve this following on from the workshop.
Then, using pre-made, organic Indigofera tinctoria block pigment, you will be shown how to make a high quality drawing/painting ink and learn how to achieve different consistencies suited to your preference.
You will then learn how to make high quality indigo watercolour paints, including blending colours to create beautiful tonal ranges resulting in a palette of colour for you to take home.
This will be followed with making indigo pastels and artists crayons.
And finally you will learn how to add Indigo to various natural binders for use on a range of surfaces such as wood and canvas, as well as adding whiteners to extend the possible range of shades, and natural impasto mediums to make textured indigo paints.
You will go home your own hand crafted range of indigo based artist materials as well as notes including recipes for further reference.
The price of this workshop includes all materials, and reflects the amount of handmade art materials you will take home.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is held at The Dukes of West Barns, Dunbar
https://dukesofwestbarns.com/
Saturday 7th March
10:00am - 3:30pm
£85*
*we have bursary places available on each workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.
*One place is available for 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:
If you would like to book onto the course and have any further questions about any accessibility before doing so, please get in touch, we welcome any questions or queries.
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