Traditional Art Shop and Unique Attraction in a 17th Century Town House in Appleby, supplying painting materials
Traditional art shop in the heart of Appleby sells and produces a range of local ochres, umbers and and metal-based pigments
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Unlock the captivating essence of nature with our traditional art shop, where every handmade earth pigment tells a story.
Sourced from the stunning palettes we discover during our inspiring walks and drives, these exquisite colours are meticulously refined by skilled artisans using age-old techniques passed down through generations.
The world of colour is influenced by metals.
Ochres are simply clay and sand stained by rusty iron, while greens and blues come from copper. White pigments are derived from lead and titanium.
You are welcome to come and see how the raw materials are transformed into vivid colours for artists and decorators.
See how artists have made pigments and colours for paintings that have inspired the world and transformed the human experience.
We give 45-minute demonstrations as a quick overview and specialist experience workshops that last a half or full day
The medium or binder is simply the glue that sticks the colour to a surface, whether it is a living room wall, the metal of a car or a fine art canvas.
The second half of the workshops and demonstrations explore this crucial part of paint making.
