Discover the art of making inks and paints from natural organic materials. From the earliest cave paintings to medieval manuscripts, artists have long relied on pigments derived from plants, minerals, and animals. In this session, we’ll revive these historical techniques and experiment with organic color-making.

Elizabeth Mihaltse Lindy will demonstrate how to create inks and paints using natural sources such as flowers, fruits, and earth pigments. We’ll also review pigment binders like gum arabic for watercolor, beeswax for encaustic, rabbit skin glue for distemper and egg for tempera.

This workshop is perfect for artists and creative enthusiasts alike—No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment! Materials are included. Space is limited—reserve your spot!

Discover the art of monotypes, a printmaking technique that produces one-of-a-kind images through ink transfer. Unlike traditional printmaking, monotypes create unique, painterly impressions rather than repeatable editions. In this workshop, we'll explore ghost prints—the second, more delicate impression left behind after the initial image is transferred—revealing subtle textures, echoes of past marks, and layers of transformation.

Elizabeth Mihaltse Lindy will guide participants through the process, demonstrating how to use found objects, shapes, textures, and expressive mark-making to create abstract positive and negative images. Using acrylic paint on various plate surfaces, you'll experiment with different effects and techniques before pressing your own prints.

This workshop is designed for artists and beginners alike—no prior experience is needed, just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to explore. Materials are included. Space is limited—reserve your spot!