Master classes on natural pigments by Dorieke Schreurs

In the exhibition Soils, artist Dorieke Schreurs showcases her process of creating natural pigments and paint, which have been used to decorate the walls. The colours, based on natural pigments and binders, narrate geological, cultural, and historical stories. For this exhibition, Schreurs has created colours that align with the themes and artworks, advocating for a more sustainable art world. During the tour, she explains the materials and pigments.

For the Van Abbemuseum, Schreurs is also organising two masterclasses on natural pigments. These masterclasses, which can be attended separately or together, focus on sustainable material development and circular practices.

The workshops cost €65 each.

Programme workshop 1
making natural pigments from raw materials

This day starts with a workshop around making natural pigments from raw materials. This will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibition Soils. During the workshop you will learn all about the raw materials that form the basis for natural pigments. You will learn all about pigments, the basis of all paints. You will learn about the difference between pigment and dye, inorganic and organic pigments, and you will go through the process of making pigment from raw materials yourself. At the end of the workshop, you will go home with the pigments you have produced.

11:00 - 11:15 walk-in
11:15 - 13:00 workshop 1: making natural pigments from raw materials
13:00 lunch (on your own)
14:00 - 14:45 guided tour

Programme workshop 2:
making paints with natural pigments and binders

This master class starts with a tour of the exhibition Soils. During this workshop, you will learn all about making paints with natural pigments and binders. You will learn about natural pigments and synthetic pigments, you will learn what a binder is, the difference between natural binders and binders of petrochemical origin and the issues involved. Of course, you will also work on the basic techniques of different paints. At the end of the workshop, you will go home with knowledge to further experiment at home with making natural paints yourself.

14:00 - 14:45 guided tour
15:00 - 16:45 workshop 2: making paint with natural pigments and binders
16:45 clean up and closing