Summer Holidays: Nature’s Palette Workshop
Explore the colours of nature with artist Bryony Pritchard. Discover plant-based pigments in this hands-on activity. Measure, mix and experiment with ground pigments using traditional weighing scales to create your own eco-friendly art materials.
Please note this is a drop in session running throughout the day and suitable for all ages.
This workshop is designed as part of our summer holiday programme- Hocus Crocus
About Bryony Pritchard
Bryony Pritchard is an interdisciplinary artist with a background in visual arts and movement. Her work brings together participatory events, interactivity, play, performance, installation, sculpture, film and dance.
Bryony work as a creative practitioner and project coordinator with festivals, galleries, charities, organisations and education services. In these roles she explores her interests in creative learning.
@bryonypritchard
We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible. Please email info@thackraymuseum.org for any access requirements or queries
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