In this virtual earth pigment workshop, attendees will learn how to make their own paint from things found in nature. Danielle will walk you through her process of making sustainable art; from foraging tips and crushing rocks to mixing the perfect paint.

Earth Pigments

Create your own paint from nature with Danielle Petti

2 Hour Live Session with Danielle Petti

£40

All sessions are recorded and made available for a week following the course.

This also includes times for any feedback questions.

IN A 2 HOUR LIVE SESSION:

  • Prepare

    With a pre-workshop video tutorial, Danielle will help attendees get ready with the materials needed. Processing the pigments will take place virtually, alongside a brief history of earth pigments and an overview of sustainable art practices

  • Learn

    This workshop is great for artists who may want to have more of a connection to the materials they work with, for anyone who enjoys experimenting with materials, and also for non-artists who are curious about this prehistoric art form.

  • Materials

    Forage! - In the pre-workshop tutorial video (which will be shared after booking), you will be able to learn which items to forage and bring back to your studio.

    Mortar and pestle (if you don’t have one, you can try buying a used one online or at an antique shop)

    2 Large mason jars

    Water

    Palette knife

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Series Feedback

  • 'These workshops have been hugely influential in the way my practice has developed'.

    Joan

  • ‘Mind blowing and heart opening workshop … dense with practical and poetic inspiration’

    Cam

  • 'Full of inspiration and magic.'

    Kathryn

  • 'Thank you so much. Two hours very well spent with plenty to think about and do.'

    Liz

  • 'Thank you all for an amazing and inspirational Session! I'm just starting a new project and so this has all been really helpful!'

    Naomi

  • 'Thank you everyone. Really inspiring and nice to feel that connection with others.'

    Jess

  • 'Thank you all so much! It's been one of the best sessions I've done in ages. x'

    Elder

Workshop
Host

Danielle Petti

Danielle Petti is a Canadian artist who forages for rocks, soils, and clays, grinds them down into a pigment, and uses naturally sourced substrates to make paintings inspired by motherhood, human origins, the human condition, and sustainability. Using exclusively handmade earth pigments, she draws attention to the materiality of the paint and to how the pieces of earth are interconnected to all bodies. She is also a mother of two, a photographer, and holds a BFA. Focusing on this hands-on and meaningful art medium, she enthusiastically teaches the process to other like-minded artists. She is motivated by environmental and feminist issues in our world - but often offering an optimism, evoking a sense of wonder of the natural colours of our planet.