Join us for an outdoor watercolour painting workshop with paints made from plant-based dyes🎨
During the workshop we'll go over the processes behind creating plant-based dyes and enjoy an afternoon of painting at the scenic lookout at the Smith Property in Aurora.
Learn about the benefits of plant-based dyes, how to isolate plant pigments and make your own natural watercolours.
At the end of the workshop you will be provided with additional resources to take with you, including leftover paints to continue your artwork at home 🏠🏢
No experience required. All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity and a lawnchair if you have one!
Event Details
When -> Saturday September 28th @ 1230pm until 230pm
Where -> Water Tower Entrance to the Smith Property at the end of Allenvale Drive
Follow this Google Maps link for directions.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the event. We will meet at the trailhead and walk to the Lookout.
W hat you need:
Your creativity and imagination!
A chair/lawnchair (to sit at a table) if you have one.
A completed event waiver. If you've volunteered with us already, you don't need to fill this out!
Closed-toe shoes
Weather appropriate clothing
Water (snacks provided)
Event attendance is by donation. If you are youth under 18, are caring for children, a senior, or if the donation would otherwise be a barrier to attend, please contact us about subsidized tickets. All donations go towards our neighborhood stewardship efforts. For more info about our program visit our website or follow us on social media - Instagram, Facebook.
How to get there and other details:
The meeting area is accessible via YRT 32 (McClellan Way / Allenvale Drive) , and the VIVA Blue Line (YRT 98, YRT 98E) stop at Henderson Drive (2.6 km walk from Henderson). Parking can be found on Allenvale Drive.
There are no public washrooms on the property. The closest one is at the Harvey's in the Metro Plaza (Yonge and Henderson).
Masks are encouraged. Please do not come to the event if you are feeling unwell.
Have any questions? Contact us: society.homegrown@gmail.com