Paint w/ Earth-Based Pigments – Colors

Service Description

6-week Class: Painting with Earth-based Pigments – Color Palette Designed for Beginners to Advanced • Instructor: Laura Miner *No Class on Sun, Feb 15 Painting with earth-based pigments is a hands-on course using forged and natural earth materials to make art pigments and paint. Brighten the winter days by making colors: Green, blue, yellow, red, and white for mixing. Learn to prepare and process each color into either a watercolor or oil paint based on your preference. With your hand-crafted paints, create either a watercolor or an oil painting to take home. This class combines history, science, art and fun. CLASS LIMIT: 8 NOTE: This class does not teach drawing or painting techniques; however, no experience is necessary to take the class. The paints created can be used by beginner through advanced artists. The class is eco-friendly and non-toxic. Walnut oil will be used as the oil medium. Instructor will supply the mediums, and pigment making equipment. A $25 material fee is due by the first class for the minerals used to make the pigments. STUDENT SUPPLY LIST: (list will be emailed upon registration) • One watercolor or canvas painting surface, recommend 11" x 14" or smaller. • Instructor will provide some photo references; however, you may bring your own photo references either in print out or digital format. Your own photographs are encouraged. • Mortar and Pestle for grinding, at least 3.5” in diameter. These are usually sold as kitchenware for spices and herbs, costs range from $10-15. • An Exacto knife or similar for scraping pigments. • A palette knife for mixing paints. • Rags/cloth for wiping hands, tools, and glass. Apron or smock is optional. • Selection of your choice of watercolor or oil brushes for painting.