Earth Pigments
Discover how to create your own paint with Danielle Petti.
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.
All live sessions are recorded and made available for a week following the course. This also includes times for any feedback questions. On-Demand courses are available indefinitely.
2 Hours Live & Online
Upcoming Live & Online Dates
25 May, 6pm UK
£45
Access Pre-recorded Session
On-demand, at a time
that suits you
£35
Danielle has a BFA from Toronto Metropolitan University (2012) and an MFA degree at Western University (2025). As an artist, she is cross-disciplinary, drawing from experience in photography, painting, printmaking, several crafts, and folk arts - specializing in foraged handmade colour and recycled paper sculpture. She has exhibited in galleries and artist-run centres in Waterloo, Toronto, and London, Ontario. Danielle aims to create responsibly and sustainably; by resourcefully sourcing material from the recycling bin and by foraging for bits of earth both globally and locally, on the traditional territories of Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Neutral peoples. Danielle’s work is grounded in a deep exploration of material agency and the human/nonhuman hierarchy of value. Her practice is driven by an interest in material transformative processes.
IN A 2 HOUR LIVE SESSION:
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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
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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.
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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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