Expand your art practice with living color—whether you are seeking an introduction or looking to further your work, join Judi Pettite at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA, for this one-day workshop.

We’ll explore water and oil-based mediums along with the best use of paper, fabric, or panel, with foraged and cultivated paints and ink. Everyone will have an opportunity to make and sample Japanese Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria), ochre, and plant hues as well as gesso making and natural wax mediums.

Students should bring:

• A sketchbook and a pencil
• Feel free to bring any materials pertinent to your practice. Judi will have some watercolor paper and canvas samples for the class.
• Personal snacks, lunch, and beverages (a selection of teas will be served). There will be a lunch break, with time to wander the beautiful garden at the Learning Center.

Enroll here: paintmaking-with-judi-pettite.eventbrite.com

Judi Pettite, MFA, MA is an artist and instructor working with natural pigments for applications in painting, drawing and sculpture. She lives and works in Long Beach, CA.

In the field, studio, or on the road, she is interested in what motivates people to work with natural pigments, how they forage or cultivate these materials, and how this creativity is expressed. Her artwork is intertwined with the exploration of natural mediums and is inspired by many art forms, including painting, drawing, performance, and installation.

Judi started the BioHue project in 2006 to create plant-based pigments for use in her art practice. The project moved her beyond the studio and into the outdoors she loves. Through her workshops and products, Judi hopes to support and develop an interest in sustainable colors for artists.

Find out more about Judi Pettite’s work at: judipettite.com/

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) are available up to 30 days before the event. If you cancel after 30 days before the event we can only offer a refund (minus Eventbrite fees) if we are able to fill your space from the waitlist. Otherwise, there will be no refunds or transfers.

Tuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

BONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center!

Visit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entitles you to choose one item of comparable value.

You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for the workshop you are attending, and/or depart up to an hour after the workshop ends, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet, and make your trade!

Photos above of Judi Pettite in Fibershed’s pigment garden and indigo extraction in progress by Paige Green