Ochre Explorations

Are you curious about natural pigments and how to engage with them for creative purposes? Join us for this hands-on workshop to explore ochre earth pigments, or iron oxides, and how they might be applied to works on paper. Participants grind and process ochres from multiple Field Studio Geontological Survey (FSGS) research sites and learn how these pigments can be integrated with various binders and media. Think ochre is yellow? Think again. Participants walk away with sample swatches in various hues as well as the basic knowledge to pursue further inquiry and practice.