Natural Inks: Drawing Workshops

I offer private creative experiences in my Cairngorm studio. These are Immersive workshops that combine plants, processes, and ideas, all of which I am deeply passionate about.

The meditative workshop begins with a guided forage for natural ink-making materials, led by guide Katy Fennema, who will reveal the hidden world of plants. Participants will explore their past and present uses as inks, food, and medicine, as well as their role in history and folklore.

Together, we wander through the garden and surrounding woods, tuning into the sounds, textures, and sensations of being immersed in nature. This slow, mindful experience encourages noticing the tactile and sensory richness of the landscape.

Back in the studio, we will transform the gathered materials into natural inks and create expressive drawings - not of what we see, but of what we feel. Guided by the smells, sounds, and textures of the natural world, this process offers an opportunity to deepen awareness, reconnect body and material, and engage fully with place.

For further information or to book a workshop, please get in touch info@naomimcintosh.com