Paint making with natural pigments

In this workshop, the focus will be paint making throughout time.

Starting with the oldest paints made by people on earth, made by mixing clay with iron oxide minerals, you will learn how different binders are made and how they feature in art history.

By using raw authentic materials, the crafting of various types of paint will be demonstrated including gum tempera, casein and egg tempera along with more familiar mediums such as linseed oil. A wide variety of natural and non toxic pigments will be available to try giving you a deeper understanding of the processes involved.

You will also learn how to make your paint impasto to give texture, how to make make simple granulated paints and paints using clay bodies to give beautiful pastel shades.

The day will also feature pigment mixing to create different colours with plenty of time to experiment throughout the day. 

Participants will go home with a range of handmade paints, samples and swatches, and a recipe book to continue making paints at home.

All materials included.

This workshop will be run by Edward and Lucy from Old Mill Arts. They are usually based in Dumfries and Galloway but regularly travel teaching various aspects of historical material making. For more about Old Mill Arts please visit

To avoid extra fees please book direct with us at; https://www.oldmillarts.com/workshops/p/paint-making-with-natural-pigments-at-dukes-of-west-barns-dunbar-12th-october

*we have bursary places available on each workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.

*one place is held for anyone living with a chronic condition. This scheme enables people to book in the knowledge that they can cancel on the day of the workshop, and receive a full refund. Please get in touch if you would like more information or to take this place.

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