Materials Week: Pigment
15 to 19 February 2026

A week of courses exploring a different aspect of using pigments and how they are used in a variety of traditional and contemporary practices. 

Pigment Week is a celebration of colour in all its forms, from the science and history of pigment making to its creative possibilities. You can explore the origins of colour, create pigments from natural, synthetic, and foraged sources, experiment with their application and delve into the ethics and sustainability of colour production.

Discover how pigments shape our visual world - and create your own.