One Live Online Session on Wednesday 8th May 4-5.30pm BST

Rose madder is a cool pink pigment made from the roots of the madder plant, Rubia tinctorium, suitable for oils, watercolor, and pastels. Madder-based pigments have been used since antiquity in the Mediterranean and Middle East, but it was not until the early 19th century that a recipe for this particular rosy shade was developed. It is valued as a highly lightfast lake pigment, used for glazing skin tones and fabrics - but it’s tricky to coax the most vibrant and long-lasting colorants out of the plant! Join Natalie Stopka for a demonstration of dye extraction, fermentation, and lake pigment making, followed by Q&A.

Resources: After the live session, a recording will be available to stream for two months. A PDF with recipes, recommended reading, and a list of vendors in the US + UK

About Natalie: Natalie Stopka is an artist and educator who works in collaboration with the materials and forces of the natural world. Her drawings and prints incorporate plant dyes and historical pigments, which provide a seasonally evolving vocabulary of texture and color. Natalie’s freelance studio and dye garden are located in Yonkers, New York. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and a current MFA candidate at the University of New Mexico. www.nataliestopka.com