Step into the world of natural colour. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore handmade inks created from local plants, nuts, and berries. Experiment with colour shifts and enjoy time to play, create, and unwind. No experience needed - just curiosity!
During the workshop, we will begin with a short introduction to the journey and process, including how the inks are made and the differences between inks and dyes. Participants are then invited to play! Experimenting with the inks, learning simple techniques, and observing how pH levels can dramatically alter colour. Each session is unique and responsive, shaped by the questions and interests that arise within the group. The workshops are designed to spark curiosity, rekindle creative interests, and open new pathways for connection: both to the natural world and to ourselves.
Dufferin Foraged Inks harvests and creates handmade inks using foraged biological materials: plants, nuts, and berries, sourced from Dufferin County. With backgrounds in wellness and education, their work is rooted in slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and rediscovering creativity through natural materials.
They produce small-batch inks, ornaments, and hand-painted cards, and offer immersive workshops where participants are guided to explore colour, mark-making, and creative expression using colour derived directly from the land. Foraging naturally intersects with traditional health practices, food, art, and ancestral ways of living more closely with the land and its seasonal offerings.
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Capture the light of early summer through the magic of cyanotype sun-printing. In this hands-on beginner-friendly workshop, participants will explore one of the earliest photographic processes while creating beautiful blue-and-white prints on paper using sunlight, water, and natural materials.
Together, we’ll learn about the rich history of cyanotype, from early scientific discoveries to contemporary art practices, while experimenting with composition, layering, and the unique shapes and textures found in plants. Using pressed flowers and other found natural objects, participants will discover new ways of seeing and connecting with the landscape around them.
Part art-making, part nature-exploration, this relaxed and welcoming workshop encourages curiosity, experimentation, and creative play.
No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Perfect for anyone looking to slow down, enjoy the season, and leave with a collection of one-of-a-kind sun-made prints inspired by the natural world.
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