Did you know that know that traditional acrylic paints, while bright and versatile, contain plastics that end up in our waterways? Not just their packaging, but the paints themselves. So whenever we use acrylic paints and rinse our brushes clean, small plastic particles are going into our waterways.

In Serene's class you'll learn to make your own eco-friendly paints in a range of colours from simple household ingredients. We'll apply these paints onto watercolour paper and learn techniques for to create really interesting effects.

As well as making your own rainbow paints, Serene will have pre-prepared paper and templates to create bookmarks of your favourite marine animals.

You don't have to be a bookworm to love these eco bookmarks! No art experience required - just come and have a wonderful time!

What will we cover?

In this hands on class you'll learn:

How to make paints from everyday kitchen ingredients and waste
What paint is and how modern paints affects the marine environment
The cultural impacts of paint and colour
Natural vs Synthetic paints – what is the difference?
How to create different effects with eco paints
How to make and illustrate your own bookmarks of a variety of marine animals

All materials provided.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Quiet Spaces
Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees

Who will be Teaching?

Serene (kiat chen) (she/her) is a visual creative who loves bringing joy to others via art and environment. She likes doing an enjoyment sandwich each day which involves piano, drawing and making her partner cringe. You can find her on her website or Instagram at @serenekitchen.

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Photo of Artist's own work.

Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot Maddy (she/her) an email at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com