Natural Ink Making
Workshop with Colour Lab
Friday 26 June 2026, 10.30am - 3pm
£75
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: All Abilities
A Green Maker Initiative workshop
From hedgerow to ink pot, learn how to turn plants into paints with Colour Lab.
A one day workshop exploring local colour, where you’ll learn how to make your own watercolour inks from plants, minerals and waste materials.
We’ll work with local seasonal plants and accessible ingredients to make a palette of place. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of colour making as an ecological practice, a pot of your own ink, sample cards and recipes, and any artwork you’ve made.
Materials are provided but please bring a clean jar to take some ink home in and a notebook if you’d like.
This workshop is open to anyone over the age of 18.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided. Please do wear comfortable / old clothing - aprons will be provided if needed.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. There will be a short lunch break during the workshop and participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.
On arrival, please enter the building via the shop, follow the arrows to ‘Education Space’, through the smaller galleries, at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.