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Overview:
Explore the unique properties of both fresh and dried plant materials in ink-making. After a guided foraging walk, you'll work with wild botanicals, along with dried walnuts and dried flowers sourced from the farm, to craft a diverse palette of natural inks. In the barn studio, we’ll experiment with extraction techniques that highlight the distinct qualities of these ingredients. A farm-fresh lunch in the field rounds out the day.
What You Will Learn:
- How to forage for natural plant materials responsibly
- Practical methods for making artist-quality wild inks from botanicals
- Techniques for painting with natural inks on paper
Workshop Highlights:
- Foraging for wildflowers and botanicals in fields
- Working with dried botanicals to extract color
- Hands-on ink-making in the barn studio
- Farm-to-table lunch in the field (or greenhouse if rainy)
- Perfect for artists, nature enthusiasts and botany lovers, no experience necessary
Location:
- Jill’s barn studio in Chatham, NY on a serene 200-acre farm
- 25 minutes from Hudson, 25 minutes from Great Barrington, 2 hours north of Manhattan (access via Amtrak to Hudson)
What to Bring:
- Sketchbook for color swatching and note-taking
- Weather-appropriate layers and walking shoes or hiking boots
- Harvesting basket (if you have one)
- Hands ready to work, questions, and a belly ready to eat a delicious meal from the farm
Contact jill@farmandfieldny.com with questions or for recommendations on transportation and where to stay if needed.
Refund policy: Refunds are not available due to the long-term planning involved in our workshops. However, we offer credits that can be applied toward a custom workshop or a future workshop date.