Welcome to The Pigment Collective | Natural Paint Making Online Course

Welcome to The Pigment Collective. This online space was created for artists, makers, and curious creatives seeking a deeper connection to art making through the natural world. Over the past six years, I have dedicated myself to learning the process of working with locally foraged earth pigments. From respectful sourcing and refining, to hand making watercolor paint entirely from natural materials. Along the way, I discovered that this practice is about far more than paint alone. It is about slowing down, reconnecting to creativity, and remembering our relationship to the land, and with ourselves. Inside this 8 week online course, you will learn: • How to respectfully forage for earth pigments • Pigment processing and refinement techniques • How to create handmade watercolor paint from scratch • My personal watercolor medium recipe • Paint mulling and troubleshooting • Foundational watercolor painting techniques • Color theory for handmade paints I created two pathways for this experience: The CORE EXPERIENCE: A self guided version of the course designed for independent learning. The STUDIO CIRCLE: A deeper community centered experience including journal prompts, biweekly virtual meetings, a private group chat, and a worldwide pigment exchange with fellow members. Whether you are beginning your creative journey or returning to it after many years, this course was designed to help you build both technical skills and a deeper trust in your own creative voice. As always, thank you for being here. I’m truly honored to welcome you into The Pigment Collective. → Learn more: https://www.juliagodoystudio.com/pigm... With gratitude, Julia Godoy