Love working with wood but hate synthetic paints? I feel you. There is a natural way and it's awesome.
Natural wood paints and stains and the art of dyeing wood has been around since centuries, but we've lost touch with it in recent times. I'd love to help you get reconnected with the beautiful process of making your own dyes and paints, specifically for wood, as it is quite different from other surfaces (like paper, fabric, canvas, metal, etc).
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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How to identify natural dye sources for wood
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How to create dyes to colour wood (colour an entire object like a small toy or wooden beads for jewellery, for instance)
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How to create wood stains and apply them
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How to make chalk paints that can be used on wood (for creating an opaque layer on wood)
- How to upcycle a small piece of furniture using wood stains or paints
- How to seal the paint using natural sealants
- How to preserve your paints
HOW THE CLASS WORKS
Within 4 hours of registration, you'll get an email with more details.
- Live session with practical demo on 28th & 29th August, 4:00 -6:00 PM IST on both days
- A recording will be shared in case you can't attend the Live Session
- Other than the Live Session, resources will be shared post the workshop
- You will get Lifetime Access to this material (videos + PDFs + resources)
- Access to WhatsApp community where you can interact and ask questions
WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR
- DIYers and upcycling enthusiasts
- Interior designers
- Furniture designers
- Product designers
- Artists
- Aspiring artists
- Nature lovers
- Zero-waste and sustainability enthusiasts
No prior experience with natural colours and painting is needed.
ABOUT THE CREATOR: Manya Cherabuddi
Manya Cherabuddi is an Indian artist, natural dyer and educator who loves all things art, design and nature. Her aim is to make people fall in love with natural colours.
Manya has taught 3000+ people about natural dyes and natural colours, including school children, fashion designers, design students, researchers and artisans. Manya has also held sessions for companies such as Ralph Lauren and Atlassian, to create awareness of how to use natural colours in everyday life.
Under her brand Treehouse, Manya makes naturally dyed textiles, accessories, baby wear and personalized, handcrafted gifts.
See her work on Instagram