Pigment Paint and Pastel Making: The Old Mill

Workshop Details

In this workshop, we shall be exploring and learning the foundations of making pigment, paint and pastels. We will be using foraged goodies such as stones, earth, clay, iron and shells that can be found locally or elsewhere in the UK, as well as looking at bought sustainable pigments.

There shall then be a chance to take part in the processes of turning stones into a pigment and then into a watercolour. There shall be opportunities to try out different types of stones, rocks and clays to see how each one is different in consistency and potential colour.

A new addition to this workshop is the making of earth pastels, which we will make from the stones and clays ground during the workshop.

Throughout the day, you will be able to try out these freshly created paints and see the colours of place appearing in front of you. Depending on how much is found and made during the day, course participants will be able to go home with a selection of paints and pastels to further experiment with.

Suitable for complete beginners and/or experienced art makers who would like to develop their skills in making art materials from the local environment.,

About the Artists

Old Mill Arts is a Dumfries and Galloway-based, multidisciplinary learning project aiming to empower creative capacities both individually and collectively.

In their studio, through workshops and during projects, Lucy and Edward explore the hidden profundity of hand-making creative materials. Through practising and sharing these age-old crafts, they hope to remember parts of shared culture eclipsed by mass production, and to celebrate the rich history of the handmade arts.

www.oldmillarts.com

Lucy and Edward are both practising artists, almost exclusively using their own handmade art materials to create their work. Discover Edward's work on Instagram @ofalderandoak and Lucy's work @lucy._._.lee

Materials to Bring

Lunch, a sketchbook, pen to make any extra notes, some watercolour brushes and a pen knife if you have one.

Course Details

Payment:

Minimum numbers apply for courses to run. Payment is due in full at the time of booking, either through the shop, phone or online. All sales are final unless transferring to another class in which a price difference will be paid. Full refunds will be given if the courses cannot take place. If you cannot make the classes for any reason no refunds will be given, however, there may be the option to transfer your booking to an alternative event, please give us a call at Calder Art Supplies at 01484 422991.

How to Book:

Phone: You can book by calling us on our telephone number 01484 422991 or visit in-store.

Facebook: We also have an online booking option through our Facebook site:

https://www.facebook.com/CalderGraphic/

This will also give you a breakdown of details of the class and times to attend.

If you have any issues booking online please give the shop a call and we will endeavour to sort this out over the phone.

Refreshments:

Refreshments are available all day (tea, coffee, biscuits etc.) and there will be a lunch break of approximately one hour.

There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area within close walking distance from the arcade.

Alternatively, you may bring your own lunch.

Disability access:

There is lift access to the studio on the second floor for those with mobility issues. Toilets are located close by on the studio level, however there is a small flight of stairs to access these. Alternatively there are also toilets located on one level on the ground floor.

Parking:

The nearest car park available to the venue is the multi-storey next to Huddersfield bus station. Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Monday to Saturday (8am to 6 pm)

£4.10 for up to 5 hours

£6.50 up to 6 pm.

After 6pm £1.60 per visit

Further parking information can be found here.

Alternative car parks can also be seen within similar distances on the same link above.

Public Transport:

Our venue is also a 2 minute walk from both the main bus and train stations.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME OF THE WORKSHOP AND “CHECK IN” AT CALDER GRAPHICS ON THE GROUND FLOOR.price difference