one-day course

natural paints

venue: Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol

How to decorate maintain your home combining the best of traditional and modern techniques and materials to ensure long-lasting protection, and at the same time safeguard your health and the health of the environment.

Plenty of opportunities to discuss your own projects.

The course is run by Pam Macdonald of the Natural Decorating Company.

Theory:

What is paint; the history and uses of traditional and modern coatings; petrochemical and natural paint ingredients; the impact of paint on our health, the environment and our buildings; the use and application of natural paints; Q&A

Practical:

Pam will show you how to make natural paints using clay, lime, milk and plant oils, including paints for walls and for wood; how to add pigments to colour natural paints; how to make plasters and textured paints; how to apply different kinds of natural paints

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how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
around 9.30 for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 5pm
directions:
  
click here for a map and directions to Windmill Hill City Farm
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using the cafe)
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe
discounts:
 
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 



applying a textured clay paint - can hide surface imperfections, provide a breathable finish and look beautiful

 

 

 


a range of natural earth pigments, including ochres, oxides and umbers; the course covers how to make your own pigments

 

 

 


having a go at applying different kinds of natural paints onto boards