{"product_id":"natural-watercolour-pigment-w-buckthorn-berries-3-4h","title":"Natural Watercolour Pigment W\/ Buckthorn Berries (3-4h)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's on the workbench?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurning Brick into Paint with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gizem Candan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, you will learn how to transform plants into pigments and paint, with a focus on buckthorn berries. Over the course of 3 hours, the facilitator will demonstrate the complete paint-making process, from making lake pigments to paint, the binder and tools needed in the process and safety precautions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach participant will be given a paint sample to try on paper. This class is suitable for complete beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will work through the complete watercolour-making process starting from making lake pigments, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGathering Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn what plant and flowers to grow in your dye garden, or forage in the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWorking with Invasive Plants: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to identify common buckthorn plants \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/54811-Rhamnus-cathartica\"\u003e(Rhamnus cathartica)\u003c\/a\u003e, understand their ecological impacts in the local environment, and learn about proper disposal methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLake Pigments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn how to process raw materials into fine pigments through grinding, levigating, and filtering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour Binder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn about the recipe, the ratios, and how to prepare a watercolor binder.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMulling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Learn how to mix the binder with pigment using a glass muller and a glass slab.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApplication: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy testing the finished paint on watercolour paper to see how the colour comes to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-hour workshop\u003cbr\u003e Suitable for all experience levels and family friendly\u003cbr\u003e Paint materials, tools, and safety equipment included\u003cbr\u003e Small-group instruction\u003cbr\u003e Each participant receives a paint sample to try on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toronto Crafts","offers":[{"title":"260 Geary Ave \/ October 23 2026 | 6pm - 9pm","offer_id":52688229466410,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7024\/1322\/files\/Four_handmade_watercolor_paper_swatch_cards.jpg?v=1789882511","url":"https:\/\/www.torontocrafts.ca\/products\/natural-watercolour-pigment-w-buckthorn-berries-3-4h","provider":"Toronto Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}