

Sat, Jun 27
|Exeter Phoenix
Watercolour Paint Making
Spend the day immersed in the traditional craft of hand-mulled watercolour paint.
Time & Location
Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Bradninch, Place, Exeter EX4 3LS, UK
About the event
Watercolour Paint Making
Price: £58 (£50)
Step into a slower, more mindful way of making with a hands-on paint making workshop led by Ferrous and Bone (previously Art Scribe).
Spend the day immersed in the traditional craft of hand-mulled watercolour paint. This approachable and welcoming workshop is designed for all levels, whether you’re a practising artist or simply curious to try something new. Guided demonstrations will introduce you to time-honoured techniques and traditional tools before you settle into a relaxed, collaborative studio environment to create your own watercolour paint from raw pigment.
You’ll explore the unique qualities of different pigments, discover how they behave on paper, and gain a practical understanding of colour mixing theory through simple, engaging exercises with the paint you’ve made.
By the end of the day, the group will have created a beautiful palette of hand-mulled watercolour paints to take home, along with newfound knowledge and…