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Cyflwyniad i Greu Inc Botanegol / Introduction to Botanical Ink Making

Dysgwch sut i greu lliwiau inc botanegol ar gyfer paentio a chrefft. / Learn how to create botanical ink colours for painting and crafting.

  • Booking essential

In this introductory, seasonal session we will explore the grounds of Colby and work with one or two plants to make an array of botanical ink colours for drawing, writing, painting and crafting.

You will: Learn the process of making ink from respectfully gathering to bottling, with extra colour science and alchemy along the way. Have space to pause and play, with gently led writing and drawing activities. Leave with your own bottle of ink, your ink experiments on paper and the skills to keep experimenting with natural colour at home. A warm welcome to all experience levels. You may be a long-time maker and artist looking to bring more nature-based and sustainable materials into your practice, or a nature-loving and art-curious person looking to try something new. Connecting to place, plants and the seasons through slow and sensory handcrafting. Run by local land-based artist Karn John.

You can find out more about Karn's work at www.kathrynjohn.co.uk // IG @_kathrynjohn

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Pay what you can£15.00
Pay what you can£30.00
Pay what you can£45.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Bothy Information Room

What to bring and wear

Waterproof shoes & jacket. Blanket to sit on. Notebook & pens/pencils. A small glass jar with lid. Apron, for the messy ink-making bit.

Accessibility

Level access from drop off to Bothy information room. Level & grass paths in gardens with some benches.

Other

Dogs welcome on a lead. Booking essential. Members park free non-members pay for parking. Pay what you can of 3 prices.

Contact info

Colby Woodland Garden

Upcoming events

Event

Park Run yng Ngardd Goetir Colby / Park Run at Colby Woodland Garden 

Byddwch yn rhan o’r Park Run sydd am ddim yng Ngardd Goetir Colby bob dydd Sadwrn / Be part of the amazing Free Park run free every Saturday at Colby Woodland Garden.

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on
26 Jul to 20 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 14:00
+ 21 other dates or times
Event

Llwybr Tu Mewn a Thu Allan / Inside and Out Trail 

Ymunwch â ni ar antur i ganfod darnau o’r paentiad o’n Gasebo yn yr Ardd Furiog / Join us on an adventure to discover pieces of the painting from our Gazebo in the Walled Garden.

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on
26 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 99 other dates or times
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Ysgol Goetir gyda Phlant y Goedwig /Forest School with Plant Y Goedwig 

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer y grŵp unigryw hwn i rieni, babanod a phlant bach / Join us for this unique parent, baby and toddler group

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on
27 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 28 other dates or times
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Haf o Chwarae Gardd Goedwig Colby / Summer of Play Colby Woodland Garden 

YSaethyddiaeth ysgafn a gemau dôl yr haf hwn / Soft archery and meadow games this summer .

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on
31 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times