Join artist Julie Galante for an afternoon of homemade botanical inks made from foraged plants and kitchen scraps. In 2023 Julie dove into ink-making, producing more than 300 inks from over 100 different botanical sources. In this three-hour workshop, Julie will share what she’s learned from all these inky experiments, giving you the skills and knowledge to create your own library of botanical colours. She'll share her core learnings, including the best ways to extract colours, the best plants to use, and how to preserve and store your inks. We'll also cover different ways of finishing your inks depending on how you'd like to use them. Please note this workshop will take place in Julie's Stockbridge studio, which is accessible via three flights of stairs. We will also spend part of the workshop foraging outside, weather permitting, so please dress accordingly. Tea and coffee will be provided.
In our fast-paced world, we rarely pause to connect with what's happening inside us. When did you last check in with your feelings? This workshop invites you to slow down, tune in, and give voice to your emotions through creative expression. Whether you're feeling joy, sadness, excitement, or uncertainty – all emotions are welcome and valid here. What You'll Experience: A supportive space to explore your inner landscape Freedom to choose your preferred medium – painting, drawing, or mixed techniques The joy of creating something uniquely yours using colors, shapes, and forms Connection with others on a similar journey of self-discovery No artistic experience required – just bring yourself and an open heart. All materials and guidance will be provided. Come as you are. Create what you feel. Express what matters. This class is sponsored by EVOC It is FREE and is aimed at adults, women, etnic minorities, any individuals from low-income background. Suitable for all levels experience. By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending. Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.
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