Product Description

Natural pigments are an integral part of our human history and cultural heritage. Our ancestors created with the pigments the earth provided—ancestral practices that we can still learn from and apply today in a conscious, contemporary way.

In this workshop, you will discover the rich color potential of the Serra da Lousã by collecting local pigments and extracting colors from rocks and soil. Guided by Marta, you will learn every step of the process: grinding raw materials into a fine powder; using the levigation technique to separate clay from the other components of the earth; and producing a natural binder that brings the pigment together to create watercolor paint.

These three and a half days of learning are also an invitation to reconnect with the natural surroundings of Cerdeira.

By the end of the workshop, you will take home your own palette of mineral watercolors made from pigments gathered in the Serra da Lousã, along with the knowledge and skills to continue developing a more natural and sustainable artistic practice.

Workshop Details
Schedule

September 10

3:00 pm: Participant arrival and check-in
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Welcome at the studio and start of the workshop
September 11–13

Workshop runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a two-hour lunch break (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
September 14

By 11:00 am: Accommodation check-out
The Course Fee Includes
Participation in a small working group;
Six hours of instruction per day, conducted in English and Portuguese;
Lunch on September 11–13;
Four nights’ accommodation in the hostel dormitory during the workshop*;
All materials required for the workshop.
*The hostel, Casa da Aldeia, features separate female and male dormitories, a shared kitchen, and bathroom facilities. Towels and bed linen are included.

Important
Participants should bring:

Comfortable clothing;
A backpack;
Small bags for collecting rocks and soil samples.