Botanical Paint Making from the Philippines

Description

In this Workshop, Learners will make a variety of botanical paints, inspired by the process of the Talaandig Indigenous Tribe of Bukidnon.  We will be making three living hue botanical inks extracted from Philippine plants, lake, and mineral materials that you can use for painting on paper, board, or whatever your creativity allows.  Then, we will have a chance to tap into our creativity by having a short ritual around creativity as we make intuitive artwork from our handmade inks.

The Workshop will explore this grounding technique and introduce the history and process of color as well as the immersion of its culture's story.  We will be making Itum (black), Kayumanggi (brown), and Kahel (orange) living hue botanical inks.  This process of paint making is a combination of the process of the Talaandig and Tagalog artists.

I first learned of this technique when I took a class on natural dyeing.  Shortly after, I wanted to be immersed with my country's stories for natural color.  In 2017, I met the Talaandig Indigenous Tribe which uses earth pigment as paint and a tool for nature activism and cultural preservation.  Since then, I have studied the history and culture of paint so I could pass on this knowledge and share this dying practice with others.

The materials included in your GLOkit have been packaged and sealed using sustainable materials. Our Botanical Paints are living hue earth pigments extracted from Philippine plants, lake, and mineral materials. Handmade from local and ethically sourced earth binders, natural mordants, and organic preservatives to promote and value the Philippines' biodiversity.

This Workshop is recommended to ages 12+