{"product_id":"from-galls-to-nettles-a-natural-ink-learning-series","title":"Botanical Ink Course Online — From Galls to Nettles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis online series teaches the fundamentals of natural ink making across seven recorded sessions, so you can build skills at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach session goes deep into one topic, building toward a comprehensive foundation in botanical ink-making you can apply to your art, writing, or creative practice. Recordings are available for all sessions — the live sessions have already run, so you can start immediately and watch in any order. Every session includes a PDF with slides, comprehensive notes, and a summary of the Q\u0026amp;A, so you can skim the material and jump straight to the part you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1: Introduction to Wild Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. An overview of how and where Princetown Press makes its inks and fine art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2: Making Oak Gall Ink\u003c\/strong\u003e. The classic technique used by artists and writers for centuries, including how to find or buy oak galls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3: Making Ink with Tannin-Rich Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. Extraction techniques for oranges, reds, and blacks from plants in your area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 4: Ink from Kitchen Scraps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Turning avocado stones, red cabbage, and onion skins into ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 5: Modifiers for Botanical Inks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adjusting pH and adding iron to change colour and improve lightfastness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 6: Ageing Inks\u003c\/strong\u003e. How inks change over time, and how to spot natural ageing versus spoilage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 7: Nettle Inks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Making fresh ink and dried pigments from nettles as the plants emerge in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists wanting to expand their natural materials toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalligraphers interested in growing beyond store-bought colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters interested in traditional ink-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone curious about working with botanical colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who want to learn at their own pace with recorded access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need any special equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone to watch the recordings. Most recipes use kitchen-safe ingredients and equipment you already own, or materials you can forage for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this course live or recorded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seven sessions are fully recorded — the original live sessions have concluded, so you can sign up and start at any time, in any order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need any prior experience to take this course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the series is designed to take a complete beginner through to a confident, self-sufficient ink-maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included with each session?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session includes the recorded video, a PDF of slides and notes, and a written summary of the live Q\u0026amp;A from that session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the course cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£20 for the complete seven-session series, including all recordings, handouts, and supplier recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWant to go deeper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find yourself inspired by these techniques and want hands-on guidance, in-person workshops are also available at the Devon studio — full-day sessions with individual attention and professional equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor landowners or estates interested in how this practice translates into a commissioned piece for a specific place, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/collections\/custom-letterpress-posters-stationery\"\u003eget in touch about a commission\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54657808761217,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/ink-strips-modified.jpg?v=1756140817","url":"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/products\/from-galls-to-nettles-a-natural-ink-learning-series","provider":"Princetown Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}