Botanical Inks of the Pacific Northwest

from $260.00

Chromatic Alchemy

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Uncover the hidden spectrum of colors living in our local landscape! In this immersive workshop, you'll learn to transform common Pacific Northwest plants into vibrant, pH-reactive inks. Through hands-on experimentation with natural acids and bases, watch as bright salmonberries shift from coral to deep red, and witness fresh nettle leaves transform from emerald to sage green. Perfect for artists, naturalists, and curious minds alike, you'll leave with a set of handmade inks, detailed recipes, and the knowledge to continue exploring this fascinating intersection of art and science.

We will talk about sustainable harvesting and safe processing. No previous experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and prepare to be amazed by nature's color laboratory!

Art is always better with a friend! Sign up together and you each save $15.

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Chromatic Alchemy

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Uncover the hidden spectrum of colors living in our local landscape! In this immersive workshop, you'll learn to transform common Pacific Northwest plants into vibrant, pH-reactive inks. Through hands-on experimentation with natural acids and bases, watch as bright salmonberries shift from coral to deep red, and witness fresh nettle leaves transform from emerald to sage green. Perfect for artists, naturalists, and curious minds alike, you'll leave with a set of handmade inks, detailed recipes, and the knowledge to continue exploring this fascinating intersection of art and science.

We will talk about sustainable harvesting and safe processing. No previous experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and prepare to be amazed by nature's color laboratory!

Art is always better with a friend! Sign up together and you each save $15.

Materials included:

  • Plant materials

  • pH testing supplies

  • Containers for ink storage

  • PNW dye-plants foraging guide

Please bring:

  • Sketchbook for documenting experimental procedures and painting swatches of inks (should be paper appropriate for wet and dry media)

  • Apron or work clothes

  • Gloves and safety goggles

  • Lunch

All Classes are held at Editions, located at 6520 5th Ave S #104 Seattle, WA 98108. Go through the red door (or big white door if it’s open) and turn left under the stairs.

If you have any questions about this class, please contact the coordinator: sarah@editions.studio.

Cancellation Policy

  • Withdrawals 15 or more days before the beginning of a workshop will receive a full refund of tuition and supply fee, minus a $25 processing charge.

  • Withdrawals 4-14 days prior to the workshop will receive a 50% refund of tuition and supply fee, minus a $25 processing charge.

  • No refunds are possible for withdrawals 3 or fewer days in advance of the first day of class, or for no-shows.

  • Exceptions to this policy are only made for documented medical emergencies.

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