Black Ink Making Class with Foraged Materials

Learn to brew deep black ink with easily foraged materials. Spend some time painting in a friendly environment.



2 hours Class size 2 to 30 guests

  £30 - £35 (£35 per guest when you book for 2+ guests, £30/guest for 5+ guests. £50 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

In this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own botanical black ink from foraged materials found in your local park. You’ll get hands-on experience in crafting a beautiful, deep black ink - perfect for your creative projects, be it Greeting cards, drawing, painting, or illustration.
  • Discover an easy and accessible step-by-step process for making your own black botanical ink
  • Dive into the world of natural pigments and unlock the beauty of plant-based inks
  • Suitable for anyone interested in art, nature, sustainability, or trying something new and fun
  • Learn a recipe used in Britain since medieval times
Join me for a transformative experience where you'll explore the wonders of crafting ink from plants, leaving with your very own unique creation to take home. You may feel a bit apprehensive if you're a beginner, but rest assured that this workshop is designed to be welcoming and enjoyable for all participants.
My warm and welcoming environment is perfect for beginners. I am an experienced artist and tutor and will happily guide you through each step of the process with patience and encouragement.
Dates
I am flexible with timings. If the listed slots don’t quite work for you, please don’t be shy about asking for another date or time. Just let me know whether you’d like a private booking, or if you’d prefer me to open up a new time slot for others to join too.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the building has some steps and at the moment there are no ramps available.
Photography:
This workshop might be photographed, please contact me if you do not wish to appear on a photo. Thank you!
What you'll get
You'll go home with your own brewed black ink and any artwork you might make.
Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class, however, more experienced participants will also benefit from it.
What to bring
All needed materials and tools will be provided, but please do bring a small glass bottle with a tight lid if you'd like to take some ink home, as well as some notebook and a pencil to take notes if you fancy. I also recommend wearing clothes you wouldn't mind staining (just in case!)
Suitable for

This class is great for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 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 mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Wapping

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Wapping, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Natural Dyeing Laboratory
Natural Dyeing Laboratory

5.0 (34)
female Women-owned

I am a visual artist and arts educator working with colour, textiles, minerals, clay, seeds, flowers and pigments that I carefully gather from plants around me and nearby.
I specialise in sustainable wellbeing workshops and creative mindful sessions for community groups, CPD and staff training for small companies and institutions.
I have been working with natural dyes since 2019 and have an extensive experience planning and delivering creative and engaging sustainable workshops for people of all ages and many backgrounds.
I see these experiences as tools for learning but also for grounding and reflection that aim to connect with ourselves and with others in a supportive, non judgemental safe space. Interested in mental health and wellbeing, I nurture environments where people can reach a deeper level of understanding of their feelings and emotions, allowing time for play and exploration with a focus on the process of making and collective learning.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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