1-day Natural Paint Workshop at Taproot Farm – Capon Bridge, WV
Beth and Tim Reese are hosting a workshop to learn how to make your own natural, non-toxic, durable paints
Saturday April 28, 2012 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for one in a series of workshops to build “Querencia”, a strawbale/cob artist studio at Taproot Farm. Querencia is a whimsical, earth-friendly oasis designed to nurture the inner “creative”. .
Taproot Farm is a 20-acre farm overlooking the Cacapon River. The “green” buildings include solar panels, geothermal heating/cooling and a living roof. Currently, at the farm, there are laying chickens, lambs, bees, pigs, ½ acre organic vegetable garden, orchard and, soon, a fish pond. Participants will be invited to enjoy relaxing farm and river activities to celebrate each day of building.
When: Saturday, April 28 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (with a break for lunch and dinner at the end)
Where: Capon Bridge, WV (90 miles west of Washington, D.C)
Cost: $65 (includes instruction and hands-on experience with natural building guru Sigi Koko; 2 healthy meals.)
To Register: Please contact Beth Reese by email at beth.reese218@gmail.com or by phone at 304-856-1336 to confirm that there is still space in the workshop. YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! Fill out a Workshop Registration form and send it in with your check. Or pay with Pay Pal and get us your registration info by email (beth.reese218@gmail.com) Directions and details will be emailed prior to the workshop to those who register. See more details about the workshop below.
DESCRIPTION:
Natural Paints have been used for centuries to create beautiful, colorful interior and exterior coatings. Paints can be made using all sorts of common, non-toxic ingredients. We will learn to make several home-made paints, including lime washes & clay paints.
WORKSHOP FORMAT:
We will begin in the morning with an overview of natural paints and the purpose of each ingredient. We will follow with a demonstration of how to mix paints and apply them to a variety of substrates. Everyone will be invited to get hands-on experience painting with natural, non-toxic paints for the remainder of the day.
WORKSHOP COVERS:
- Overview of natural paints, including benefits and challenge
- Demonstration on the art of mixing paints, including ingredients and their purpose, use of pigments, etc…
- Ample hands-on experience painting on a variety of substrates