Painting with Dead Things: A Hands-On, Natural Dye and Paint Workshop
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!
REGISTER HERE!
Workshop Details
📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Super Secret Projects (back of Hyperbole), 484 Main St, Beacon, NY [Directions here]
What You’ll Learn:
Extract color from plants, animals & minerals, learning the basics of natural inks.
An overview of historical painting techniques using traditional pigments, and binders.
Understand the properties and safety considerations of working with natural materials.
Recipes to make at home.
REGISTER HERE!
NOTE: The link above will bring you to the registration form on Elizabeth’s website.
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!
REGISTER HERE!
Workshop Details
📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Super Secret Projects (back of Hyperbole), 484 Main St, Beacon, NY [Directions here]
What You’ll Learn:
Extract color from plants, animals & minerals, learning the basics of natural inks.
An overview of historical painting techniques using traditional pigments, and binders.
Understand the properties and safety considerations of working with natural materials.
Recipes to make at home.
REGISTER HERE!
NOTE: The link above will bring you to the registration form on Elizabeth’s website.
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!
REGISTER HERE!
Workshop Details
📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Super Secret Projects (back of Hyperbole), 484 Main St, Beacon, NY [Directions here]
What You’ll Learn:
Extract color from plants, animals & minerals, learning the basics of natural inks.
An overview of historical painting techniques using traditional pigments, and binders.
Understand the properties and safety considerations of working with natural materials.
Recipes to make at home.
REGISTER HERE!
NOTE: The link above will bring you to the registration form on Elizabeth’s website.