Join us for a hands-on workshop celebrating the artistry of natural brush-making! In this immersive session, you'll explore the unique characteristics of diverse materials and master the intricate methods for turning them into custom brushes. Explore both time-honored and contemporary techniques as you craft brushes from willow, birch, buckthorn, and polypore mushroom, using fibers such as deer tail, llama wool, mink, plant fibers, human hair, and horse hair.

A highlight of the workshop is the chance to create your own set of special effects brushes, each tailored for specific artistic techniques. Leave with one-of-a-kind brushes that produce stunning textures, patterns, and strokes. Use these brushes with acrylic and watercolor paints, ceramic glazes, encaustics, chalk pastels, stains, and inks.

This workshop is also a wonderful opportunity for makers to give a special artist in your life the gift of a custom brush collection, creating a thoughtful and personal present. Reserve a spot today and create a meaningful gift.

Sun., November 15th, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (w/ lunch break)

Instructor: Jessica Turtle

Registration: $125 per person, all materials included

Age & Skill Level: Adults 18+, all skill-levels welcome

What to wear: clothing and shoes appropriate art making

What to bring: reusable water bottle, bag lunch, and snacks