Wild Ink / Bristol
Sat, 09 Nov
|Cato Press
A day of Alchemy at the fabulous Cato Press in Bristol. Learn about the ancient process of making oak gall ink, Make your own quill & experiment with mark making.
Time & Location
09 Nov 2019, 11:00 – 15:00
Cato Press, Mivart St, Bristol BS5 6JF, UK
About the event
An introduction into botanical ink making, alchemy  and experimental mark making. Learn the ancient process of making oak gall ink and the colours hidden in the natural world around us. We will make our own bamboo quills and experiment with different mark making and drawing techniques using the inks we have made. All materials are included and you will leave with your own bottle of ink and booklet of drawings. This workshop is suitable for everyone who is curious to learn!
‘This was more than just a drawing workshop. I have come away feeling refreshed and empowered with a deeper sense of the colours hidden in the natural me’ - Sally
This course is taught by Artist Naomi Hannam – ‘I am artist, educator and nature based facilitator. My work center’s around weaving connection between land, community and creativity. I work with the abundance of nature to celebrate beauty, play, curiosity and creativity.’Â
Hosted by Rosanna Morris at Cato Press Studio in Bristol https://www.catopress.org/courses/inkworkshop