Join me in central Arizona for Wild Colors of the Verde River: Learn to create paint and ink from wild pigments and plants, hosted by the Natural History Institute in Prescott.

You will learn how to find the right soil and plants, how to easily process them into paints and/or ink, safety tips, and more. Arizona’s Central Highlands are famous for their red soils, and we’ll work from pigments you gather, or that we provide from local foraging expeditions, we’ll do ahead of time to ensure we have enough material for everyone. We’ll also explore plants along the Verde River, and learn how to create botanical inks. For the last hour of workshop, we’ll create sketches of the landscape, plants, and wildlife of the Upper Verde using our new paint and ink—truly place-based art. Participants will take home sample paints and inks. Bring your own lunch and sketchbook, and don’t forget your binoculars.

Details:

Cost: $75 (van transportation Included)

Time: Depart from Prescott, AZ, at the Natural History Institute at 8:00am and return 5:00pm

Difficulty: Easy (0.5 - 1 mile of walking) We will be stationed at the Rio Verde Ranch, which is a short 1/4-mile walk from the van parking. The day will be spent in one location, with options to explore the Verde River and forage for pigment materials.

Food and Water: Bring your own lunch, water, and snacks for a full-day excursion.