gathering colour - caitlin ffrench
i love when a new book about natural dyes with high-quality instructions and beautiful photographs hits the market. it’s an even bigger bonus when it’s written by a friend! gathering colour by caitlin ffrench is a wonderful resource to have on your bookshelf no matter what kind of nature-based artist you are. in the book’s own words:
As artist Caitlin Ffrench shares her deeply personal approach to working with natural pigments, she invites readers to discover magic in the colour around you.
Explore how to wildcraft pigments from rocks, dirt and sticks respectfully; and how to forage or cultivate dye plants.
Learn how to make inks, paints and dyes from natural pigments for use on paper, fibre, textiles and more.
Develop personal rituals for marking the seasons and interacting with nature that will inform and inspire your creativity.
For artists, crafters, and curious inhabitants of this big beautiful world: Gathering Colour will help you bring fresh perspective and a connection to nature into your creative practice.
books specs:
160 pages
softcover
language: English
printed in Denmark
this book is the perfect companion for students of natural dyeing 101 or anyone playing with natural dyes at home!
i love when a new book about natural dyes with high-quality instructions and beautiful photographs hits the market. it’s an even bigger bonus when it’s written by a friend! gathering colour by caitlin ffrench is a wonderful resource to have on your bookshelf no matter what kind of nature-based artist you are. in the book’s own words:
As artist Caitlin Ffrench shares her deeply personal approach to working with natural pigments, she invites readers to discover magic in the colour around you.
Explore how to wildcraft pigments from rocks, dirt and sticks respectfully; and how to forage or cultivate dye plants.
Learn how to make inks, paints and dyes from natural pigments for use on paper, fibre, textiles and more.
Develop personal rituals for marking the seasons and interacting with nature that will inform and inspire your creativity.
For artists, crafters, and curious inhabitants of this big beautiful world: Gathering Colour will help you bring fresh perspective and a connection to nature into your creative practice.
books specs:
160 pages
softcover
language: English
printed in Denmark
this book is the perfect companion for students of natural dyeing 101 or anyone playing with natural dyes at home!
i love when a new book about natural dyes with high-quality instructions and beautiful photographs hits the market. it’s an even bigger bonus when it’s written by a friend! gathering colour by caitlin ffrench is a wonderful resource to have on your bookshelf no matter what kind of nature-based artist you are. in the book’s own words:
As artist Caitlin Ffrench shares her deeply personal approach to working with natural pigments, she invites readers to discover magic in the colour around you.
Explore how to wildcraft pigments from rocks, dirt and sticks respectfully; and how to forage or cultivate dye plants.
Learn how to make inks, paints and dyes from natural pigments for use on paper, fibre, textiles and more.
Develop personal rituals for marking the seasons and interacting with nature that will inform and inspire your creativity.
For artists, crafters, and curious inhabitants of this big beautiful world: Gathering Colour will help you bring fresh perspective and a connection to nature into your creative practice.
books specs:
160 pages
softcover
language: English
printed in Denmark
this book is the perfect companion for students of natural dyeing 101 or anyone playing with natural dyes at home!
