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Join us for exclusive workshops with the incredibl

Join us for exclusive workshops with the incredible John Marshall — a master of Japanese textile arts! Dive deep into traditional stencil printing and block printing techniques using natural dyes, silk, and handmade papers. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist, John’s hands-on classes will inspire your creativity and connect you to centuries of Japanese craft heritage.

📅 Dates:
🖋️ Stencil Printing: June 23–25, 2025

Limited spots available — don’t miss your chance to learn from a true legend!

🔗 Link on the workshops section to register.

#BotanicalColors #JohnMarshall #NaturalDyeing #JapaneseTextiles #StencilPrinting #BlockPrinting #EcoArt #HandmadeTextiles #SustainableArt #CreativeWorkshops #ArtWithPurpose

Unlock the Secrets of Natural Dyes with Kathy Hatt

Unlock the Secrets of Natural Dyes with Kathy Hattori

Dive into the vibrant world of natural color with Botanical Colors’ expert-led workshops. Kathy Hattori guides you through foundational techniques, advanced color blending, and the science of mordants in her immersive courses. Start with the online Foundation Course in Natural Dyes (June 7–8, 2025) to master essentials like fabric prep, dye extraction, and sustainable practices. For those fascinated by the chemistry behind hues, Kathy’s approach to mordants—explored in workshops like Tannin Rainbow (Now on sale with Twilight Tannins ) and A Nerd’s Guide to Mordants —reveals how different mordant bases transform classic natural dyes into extraordinary palettes. Each session blends hands-on experimentation with Kathy’s deep knowledge of plant-based extracts, offering swatch folios, reusable dye formulas, and strategies for eco-conscious artistry.

Sign up on the workshops section of www.botanicalcolors.com

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There are still a few seats open for @nataliestopk

There are still a few seats open for @nataliestopka ‘s A Handmade Palette: Natural and Historical Watercolors

July 10-13, 2025
Botanical Colors HQ
503 S Michigan St
Seattle, WA 98108

Where does color come from? It’s a story of rocks and minerals, plants and insects, and artisan ingenuity in the service of chronic chromophilia! In this workshop we’ll delve into the history, chemistry, and hands-on practice of pigments and paint-making. Together we’ll concoct a palette of 12 handmade watercolors for participants to take home in a trusty travel paintbox.

These are inspired by pre-industrial artists’ recipes from the 14-17th century. Much of our focus will be on the glorious shades of botanical colors: lake pigments and Maya blue made from scratch. We’ll also process earth pigments and charcoal, before mixing natural paint medium and mulling our pigments into paints. Along the way, we’ll also mull over the socio-cultural and ecological entanglements of color, with stories from the artist’s studio, monastic scriptorium, and alchemist’s laboratory. Participants will leave with a paintbox of 12 watercolors, a sketchbook of recipes and swatches, and the knowledge to continue expanding their palette with thoughtfully foraged and homemade pigments.

Every shade in our paintbox tells a story through its rich, characterful, handmade color.

Outcomes
* How to extract, precipitate, and wash lake pigments
* Historically-inspired recipes for 5 different lake pigments, sap green & Maya blue
* How to make natural watercolor medium
* Making watercolors: pigment grinding & paint mulling
* Best practices for lightfastness
* Riveting true tales from the history of art and chemistry!

Celebrate Earth Day with "Book of Earth" by Heidi

Celebrate Earth Day with "Book of Earth" by Heidi Gustafson @heidilynnheidilynn

This Earth Day, Botanical Colors invites you to deepen your connection to the planet by exploring the extraordinary world beneath your feet. There is no better companion for this journey than Book of Earth by Heidi Gustafson—a stunning, heartfelt homage to the pigments and stories held in the soils, stones, and ochres of our Earth.

Heidi Gustafson, known as the “ochre whisperer,” opens a rare window into her archive of over 600 natural pigments gathered from every corner of the globe. Her book is part art guide, part anthropological study, and part how-to manual, offering a poetic and practical exploration of how earth’s colors have shaped human history, culture, and creativity. Gustafson’s passion radiates through every page, inviting us to see the land not just as scenery, but as a living palette—alive with memory, meaning, and possibility.

Book of Earth is more than a book; it’s an invitation to slow down, to notice the hues in the ground beneath us, and to rekindle a sense of awe for the materials that have inspired artists and cultures for millennia. Whether you are an artist, a naturalist, or simply someone who loves the earth, this book offers practical recipes for making your own pigments, as well as reflections that challenge us to honor and protect the natural world.

Available in our books section.

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