2131 - Create Your Own Botanical Paints
Course Overview
Making color with plants is both a technical and alchemical process that will entice both intuitive creatives and technical painters. We will cover the basic science of dyes/pigments, take a look at local color options, and dive into various techniques to make paint from plants. This is a hands-on experience, and we will go through each step together in class, making samples and taking notes along the way. Students will learn the many variables present in working with natural color and develop a local palette sampler complete with notes, techniques and examples to aid in their future at-home practice.
What You'll Learn
- Develop an understanding of how to process pigments from plants/flowers
- Develop awareness of the variables present in working with natural color
- Gain knowledge of local plants and flowers that lend pigment well
- Create your own unique paint palette
Who Should Attend
People who enjoy painting with watercolor and are interested in making their own paints. Artists who want to incorporate ecological practices and local color into their art practice. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts who want to dive deeper into the creative potential of their flowers year-round.
Additional Information
Please note a materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the first class.UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.
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