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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Watercolor Organic Pigment Making Workshop
Make organic watercolor pigments in Los Angeles!
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5 hours
1 to 4 guests
$150 - $220
($220 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $180 for 2 guests, $150 for 3+ guests. $400 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
What you'll do
If you are into art, fun chemistry experiments, and the alchemy of color, this workshop is for you!Join this hands-on intensive workshop in LA where we will learn how to turn organic dyes, sourced from plants and insects indigenous to Mesoamerica, into artist-grade pigments which we will use to create natural watercolors with a simple, non-toxic recipe. We will be talking about cool and interesting aspects of the history and biochemistry of natural pigments. As you create, you can also munch on some snacks and sip your favorite beverage to help express your creativity. By the end of the class, you can take home your unique watercolors, ready for some painting!
Add-ons available for this class
- 4 Color Watercolor TubeKit ($30)
- 4 Color Fine Pigment Kit ($20)
- 4.2 fl oz. Natural Watercolor Medium ($10)
- 1.2 fl oz. Natural Watercolor Medium ($3)
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What you'll get
All the materials needed to create their pigments plus a kit with natural watercolors made during the session. The fee also includes snacks and a beverage during the class.
What to bring
Clothes that you can get dirty in, or a work apron.
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.
Location
2322 33rd Street, Santa Monica, CA
Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Santa Monica, to a venue of your choice for a private class
Your teacher
I have been a visual artist for over 15 years, mainly based in Oaxaca, Mexico. Since 2011, under the apprenticeship of Textile artist Maddalena Forcella, I began my journey in organic dyes. Through independent research, reading scholarly articles on the chemistry and history of natural pigments, and soaking up traditional knowledge from the zapotec villages in my surroundings, I started learning and reformulating recipes for historical pigments, like cochineal lake pigment and Mayan blue, amongst others. Since my daughter was born in 2022, I realized the importance of having a child-friendly environment, without toxic chemicals and heavy metals floating around my workshop. I believe this is something that all parents, artists and art enthusiasts should have access to. That is why I developed this series of workshops so anyone, including kids, can learn to make natural pigments, and non-toxic, solvent-free formulas for watercolor and oil paints. There is also an incalculable value in the workshop model as a place to socialize in an environment of creativity and shared interests that I can´t get enough of! I periodically travel to California for work reasons, and I would like to begin growing a community with like-minded people who want to take a deep dive into the alchemy of color and natural pigments.
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