Create Paints From Local Rocks and Shells

Discover which rocks and shells produce which colors and how to create paints from these natural mineral pigments.

Rhett Tavernetti has taught Earth-based skills for 20+ years. His passion for both geology and art led him to cultivate techniques which source natural paints and dyes for paintings, textiles and ceramics. Over the past decade, he has fallen in love with the diversity of local rocks and seashells in Wellfleet. Supplies included in the class.