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Natural Color Materials: Histories and Techniques

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $360
  • 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $360
  • 92nd Street Y Lexington Ave @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions
  • Room: S280, 2nd Fl, S Bldg
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What you'll learn in this mixed media class:

Join multidisciplinary artist and educator Julia Norton for a deep dive into the fascinating world of natural color!

This course explores the uses and histories of natural color materials, such as pigments, inks, and dyes. We will look at rare materials firsthand — from lapis lazuli stones to cochineal insects — make our own paints and other art mediums, and study specific examples of color use from ancient to contemporary art. Together we will push our art making to a greater realm, centering the colors used for all the beautiful potential they carry.

Less than 200 years ago, all natural color materials came from nature. They have shaped our world throughout history, and it is impossible to separate what gives an art object its color from the world events circling its production. This connection stems from where the color comes from, such as specific minerals from the dirt, or plants from the landscape; how far the material traveled to get to where it is used; and the associations and intentions of the artist who made it. In this class we will explore these considerations, and make art that speaks to our personal and collective stories, our relationships with nature, and explore new techniques. Artists working in any media will be able to broaden their concepts and intentions through this intensive consideration of color materiality.


Tuition includes $25 materials fee.

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In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.

We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.

There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:

  • To receive a 95% refund, written request must be received 14 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 75% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 50% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the second session.
  • After that, refunds cannot be granted.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received. To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.

Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.

Processing fees, membership fees, auditions fees and class or exercise cards are not refundable. No cash refunds.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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