Making Ink with Native Plants, led by Nadene Mairesse

This workshop will introduce the basic principles of ink making using locally foraged black walnuts. We will discuss the historic use of native nuts, bark and roots as a source of pigments for ink and dyes, and learn how different ink making processes were developed regionally, dependent on the chemical properties of locally available pigment-rich plants. Florence-based natural dyer Nadene Mairesse will demonstrate the ink extraction process and discuss how to forage responsibly when using local plants for inks and dyes. Participants will receive a bottle of black walnut ink and the recipe and instructions to make their own ink at home. To sign up for our Making Ink with Native Plants event visit our Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/bdda5ue3

This program is free and hosted by Florence Arts and Museums. This workshop is made possible by support from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. Pope’s Tavern Museum open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am until 4pm, and is located at 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630. For questions, call : (256) 760-6379 or email: connect@florencealmuseums.com.