Just a quick post to let you know that I’ll be doing a (potentially messy!) practical demonstration for the Fine Art Trade Guild on extracting pigment from rocks, roots and berries at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry in July – booking details are here if you fancy coming along.
I’ve only got an hour, so there will be a limit as to what I can show, but I have some interesting rocks to break up (the lower one is new to me but that red/brown surface dust looks promising)
I’ll also bring some plant material, if only to demonstrate the rather volcanic precipitation process.
I’m assured that I can heat and wash pigments to my heart’s content, and that I am far enough away from the precious art gallery exhibits for them to be safe!
Please do one at your studio —-
I have been digging around the country, grinding and mixing for a couple of years now and would love to do same with someone who has had more useable results!
Jacq
I’d love to! I’m fully booked until the autumn, but maybe after that?
I’d be interested too Toni, if you did a workshop at home.
Vanda
PS Would you like some coloured rock from Hunstanton Toni? It comes in lovely orange/red/yellow ochre – I’ve used some in paintings, and will happily collect some for you for when I come if you could make use of it.
Oooh yes please Vanda! That would be great – but only if you really do have the time to go and collect it. I know how busy you are. Looking forward to seeing you!