WATERCOLOR - rare & Precious Pigments - $275
Make your own 6 Pan Watercolor Set out of Rare & Historic Pigments!
Using a glass muller and palette knives, learn to transform dry pigments and resins into lush highly saturated watercolor paints. Choose up to 6 pigments to work with, ranging from semi-precious stones to rare Icelandic earths. We will explore igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and explore the behavioral differences between pigments like Lapis Lazuli and Moroccan Ocher. Pigment selections will vary each class.
We will cover the fundamentals of pigment behavior, surfactants, synthetic, and natural binders. Participants will receive realtime feedback throughout the session, so they can continue making paint on their own. We will also cover safe disposal practices and basic toxicity classifications according to Arts and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) standards.
What you get:
3 hours of hands-on paint making instruction
6 full pans of watercolors from rare earths and semi precious stones
Metal carrying case for paints
The ability to make paint from scratch
The knowledge to safely handle, store, and dispose of raw materials
Greater independence in your artistic practice
What you should wear/bring:
KN95 or N95 Masks or preferred respirator
Paint clothes, smock, or apron
Protective gloves
Notebook and pen
Restrictions:
*Must be 18+ to attend. We kindly ask that all cancellations be made at least 24 hrs prior to the workshop to ensure other participants have a chance to attend.