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Autumn Palette Botanical Inks

Morning workshop with Sabrina Talana-Carruth

Saturday 14 November 2026, 10 am to 2pm, £55
This workshop is for adults

Explore the magic of making inks from seasonal plant materials like acorns, oak galls, walnut uses and more.
During this workshop you will be supplied with the materials and recipes to make drawing inks that reflect an Autumnal palette.
You will take away this fascinating knowledge and a collection of samples of inks on paper and the inks that you will make during the workshop.

During this workshop we will be using walnut husks:this may affects you if you have an allergy to nuts.

It’s recommended to bring an apron.

A creative workspace featuring an open sketchbook with a leaf and ink, surrounded by various bottles and art supplies, including jars of ink and brushes, set on a glass table with a calming background.

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A workspace with various small glass jars containing different liquids, tools, and materials for artistic purposes, including a white sheet with brown stains displaying artistic samples and letters.
A hand holding green leaves and small brown and dark round objects, with a partially visible plastic bag in the background.
Open sketchbook displaying watercolor swatches and sketches on wooden surface.
A tabletop workspace showcasing jars of various paint colors, a paintbrush resting on a sheet of paper with artistic splashes and strokes, and scattered art supplies on a polka-dotted surface.
A handmade journal with a brown cover, titled 'Plant dyes & inks', placed on a wooden surface. The journal has a date inscribed at the bottom, '2020-2021'.
A variety of fallen leaves in shades of green, red, and brown, scattered on the ground, showcasing autumn foliage.
A table covered with a polka dot tablecloth, filled with various items including jars, water bottles, plates of food, and utensils, indicating a casual gathering or creative activity.

Cancellation policy.

Please note that a ticketing fee of £2 is included in the price of this workshop and this is not refundable in any circumstance.

If you are unable to attend the workshop and you cancel your attendance more than two weeks prior to the workshop, the ticketing fee above will be retained.  If you cancel less than two weeks before the workshop no fees are refundable.

In the event of City Arts having to cancel the workshop due to participants’ numbers falling below the minimum requirement or government advice changes, we will refund the whole workshop amount.