Explore the Morris to identify sources of color to make botanical ink. Bottle sensory experiences and connection with nature, then experiment with shifting the color of your handcrafted ink to create a plant-based color palette for drawing, printmaking, and fine writing with dip pens and brushes.
Participants will have time to experiment with the different plants, shift pH to create new colors, and test your own inks on different kinds of paper. You will gain knowledge of colors that can be extracted from a collection of local plants, and how to make your own natural ink for drawing, writing, and botanical printmaking. You will leave with a small bottle of black walnut ink as well as a bottle of your own ink, your drawings or ink samples, and a reference zine.
We will meet at the Welcome Center before heading out to explore plants in the gardens. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Aprons are advised.
