Making Botanical Art Materials - AUCKLAND - Kelmarna Community Farm

Tutors:  Emma Cowan and Sarah Nicholson.

In this hands-on workshop at Kelmarna Community Farm, you will discover the exciting possibilities for making your own art supplies from plants. You'll come away with natural painting and drawing supplies you've learned to make, and the confidence to continue with more explorations and experiments on your own.

Artists' Charcoal

First you'll learn to make artist's drawing charcoal sticks, discover which woods work well, how to prepare them, how to make a simple charcoal kiln, and how to make your charcoal smudge-proof!

Carbon Black Ink

Then you'll be guided through the process of making your own rich black inks for drawing, painting and lettering, and learn the different ways that these inks can be used.