12/10 Chemistry of Art: Lake Pigments by Teran Nickells

[Making paint from Vegetables]

Students will learn about the chemistry behind lake pigments, the history of its usage, how to make the solutions, and how to properly extract and bind the dye. This class is a mix of a lecture and demonstration as the process for making pigments takes at minimum 3 days.

Teran Nickells is a chemist from Denton, Texas who currently works as a quality control analyst in Ft. Worth. While he has always had a mind for STEM, he also has a deep appreciation for art and the mechanisms by which it is achieved. Teran looks to teach about chemistry and how it is used to create artistic mediums as well as art itself.

Class Fee: $10
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