Discover the medieval art of Oak Gall Ink; learn how it's made and get hands-on experimenting and drawing with this centuries-old material.

A Drawing Social Special Edition: Oak Gall Ink

Join us at Inkling for this special edition of Drawing Social on Thursday 22 October, where we’ll put aside the usual drawing materials and explore how you can work with nature to make your own ink using materials from our local Queen's Park.

Oak gall ink has been used for centuries as a writing and drawing ink. It is made from primarily from oak galls; hard, round growths that form on an oak tree when a gall wasp lays its eggs. There are other material additions which change the resulting colour, consistency and longevity of the ink.

In this hands-on session, Mo will share the history and traditional process behind the ink before you get stuck in and start experimenting.

No previous drawing or ink-making experience is necessary. This is a relaxed, practical session where the emphasis is on curiosity, experimentation and making new connections between ourselves, nature and our past.

Thursday 22 October

7pm–9pm

Inkling, Glasgow Southside

All materials are provided, including a cup of tea and a biscuit! Inkling is committed to hosting inclusive spaces for creativity: if there’s an adaptation we can make to help you take part, please get in touch.

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