{"product_id":"from-plant-to-paint-a-conscious-approach-to-creativity-copy-1","title":"From Plant to Oil Paint: A Conscious Approach to Creativity","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"245\"\u003eStep into a slow, thoughtful creative practice that bridges nature, art, and sustainability. \u003cem data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eFrom Plant to Oil Paint\u003c\/em\u003e is an immersive workshop exploring how pigments are created directly from plants—and how working with natural color can become a mindful, intuitive painting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eGuided by plant-dye artist Allie Feldman of Rooted Botanics and oil paint artist Marie McKenzie, participants will journey through the hidden life of color: learning how flowers, roots, and leaves are transformed into vibrant, earth-based pigments. Through storytelling, tactile demonstrations, and hands-on exploration, you’ll gain insight into the ecological importance of natural pigments while witnessing the beauty of ancestral color-making traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eAfter a grounding introduction to plant pigments and sustainability, the workshop transitions into a guided experience of making oil paint with plant pigments. With all materials provided, you will mull your own oil paint and apply it to a canvas under the guidance of Marie's expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eMarie will teach you how to work with oil paint, apply it to the canvas, and other tips and tricks to form an intimate relationship with this type of painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eThe experience closes in community with a sharing circle, warm tea, and time to view one another’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eA light lunch\/snack board of nourishment will be provided with a designated break!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eExpect to leave with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1689\"\u003eA foundational understanding of plant-based pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eDirect experience working with natural colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003eA canvas that you will paint on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA packet of notes on how to turn plants into pigment \u0026amp; pigment into paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003eA renewed connection to mindful, earth-centered creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003eCommunity and creative inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe workshop will take place at Allie's art studio in Ojai on Saturday, November 14th, from 10-3pm. Address will be sent a few days before the workshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1973\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eAll materials provided. Open to all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1973\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that all workshop bookings are final. Each space is thoughtfully prepared in advance, so we’re unable to offer refunds once your spot is reserved. Thank you for understanding the care that goes into each gathering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rootedbotanics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663192391925,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1732\/7861\/files\/Copy_of_Copy_of_Your_paragraph_text_2.jpg?v=1791567961","url":"https:\/\/rootedbotanics.com\/products\/from-plant-to-paint-a-conscious-approach-to-creativity-copy-1","provider":"Rootedbotanics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}