Freund:innen der Berge
Painting with natural colours
on 14 September 2024
Immerse yourself in the world of earth pigments and learn how to creatively use these natural pigments. Amidst the idyllic mountain landscape, experts will provide you with essential knowledge about soils, pigments, and painting techniques.
You'll have the opportunity to get creative and, under expert guidance, create your own artworks – an inspiring day that brings together nature and creativity!
Contents
SOIL
Basic information about soil. Why is soil worth protecting, and what can we do to contribute to its protection?
PIGMENTS
A brief introduction to the extraction of color pigments from soils. Where does the different coloration of soils come from? How has soil been used as a colorant in the past and present? How are color pigments extracted?
COLORS
Recipes and techniques for painting with the colors of the earth. How can paint be made using pigments and natural ingredients? Which painting techniques are particularly suitable for various surfaces?
PAINTING & CREATING
Each participant can try out the inspiring work with earth pigments themselves and, under expert guidance, create at least one piece of art.
Schedule
1:00 PM - Meeting Point and Ascent
Together, we'll take the cable car up to the mountain station, where a relaxing drink awaits you.
2:00 PM - Creative Start
Under expert guidance, you'll immerse yourself in the world of earth pigments and learn how to creatively use natural pigments.
4:30 PM - Workshop Conclusion
The creative process concludes at 4:30 PM.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the workshop will be moved indoors to ensure your creativity can flow without interruption.
Summit Challenge
Climb all four of our peaks in Annaberg, Mönichkirchen, Hochkar, and Ötscher by October 31st and win one of three "Friends of the Mountains" vouchers worth €100.
Simply participate:
1. Climb each peak
2. Take a photo with the summit cross
3. Post it on Instagram and/or Facebook and tag us*
* Our social accounts:
Instagram: freundederberge_noe
Facebook: Freunde der Berge Niederösterreich
