Morning Session:
Introduction to the Plantae Kingdom: Gain a comprehensive overview of plant evolution and the adaptations necessary for life outside an aqueous environment.
Plant Families and Identification: Learn how to collect and identify plant specimens using dichotomous keys and mount them in a herbarium.
Shapes and Structures in Plants: Explore the correlation between form and function, focusing on reproductive strategies and dispersion methods.
Field Trip: Venture into the surrounding area to observe plant structures in their natural habitat and collect materials for botanical ink making.
Afternoon Session:
Botanical Ink Making: Learn to transform the collected botanical materials into natural inks suitable for drawing, writing, and printmaking.
Hands-on Experimentation: Experiment with the inks you create, exploring different techniques and applications in a supportive and creative environment.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for artists, botanists, and anyone interested in merging scientific knowledge with creative practice. All skill levels are welcome.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing for the field trip
- An apron or old shirt for the ink-making session
- Any personal art supplies you wish to use or experiment with
Lunch and Materials provided.
Space is limited to ensure a personalised experience, so be sure to secure your spot early. We look forward to exploring the wonders of botanical science and art with you.
If you are travelling here for the day and need somewhere to spend the night Oasi Sorgente has rooms available: https://www.oasisorgente.com/it
