Free Workshop: Natural Pigment Making for Watercolor Paints

In this free workshop we will start  with a short walk to the dye garden in Georgetown and then return to Laura’s studio to learn how to extract pigment and make watercolor paints.  Participants will learn the similarities between pigment extraction and wastewater treatment process and get to take home a tin of some the watercolors the group creates.

Directions to the studio will be sent a few days prior to the event date.  Priority for participation will be given to community members in the Duwamish Valley.  The workshop is appropriate for age 12 (minors accompanied by adults) to adult. Space is limited to 12 participants, so please only sign up if you are committed to attending.

Please email lauracwright.art@gmail.com with any questions.

Please keep in mind:

• By attending this event you agree to photography, audio, and video for promotional, archival and other non-commercial purposes. Your presence at this workshop constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded for publication, exhibition, or reproduction. If do not agree to being photographed, but would like to participate, please contact me to discuss a solution.
• We will be walking and doing some physical work such as grinding pigment.  If mobility or accessibility is an issue, please email me so that we can figure out appropriate accommodations.
• We will be working with plants and doing processes that create dust.  Please wear appropriate clothing, and bring gloves if you are allergic or sensitive.  I will have dust masks for folx who are sensitive.