Earth pigment, ochres and certain minerals such as lapis lazuli are not toxic but it is advisable to wear dust masks so as not to breath in irritating dust particles and to wear latex gloves as ochre can stain. Once bound in media it is absolutely safe.

These natural inks are made from trees, berries and spices so they are not toxic, however you wouldn't want to consume it! The main issue is that they are staining so it is advisable to wear an apron and gloves.

Can you tell me more about the tutor Fiona McIntyre

Fiona McIntyre, BA Hons. (Edinburgh), MA Fine Art (Soton), Royal Society Painter-Printmakers (ARE), Founder Member The Arborealists. Taught at Westminster Institute; Marchmont House Scotland; Marlborough College Summer School; Sidney Nolan Trust Presteigne; New Brewery Arts Cirencester.

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CAAV National Tutorial 2025
Thu, Sep 18, 09:15
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham - Formerly Jurys Inn • Cheltenham
£100
Family Event Natural Art - Lower Moor Farm
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00
Lower Moor Farm, nr Oaksey • Oaksey
£5
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Tomorrow at 09:30
Historic England Archive and Library • Swindon
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Sat, Aug 16, 13:00
Studley Grange Garden Centre • Wroughton
£11.55
Wine tasting - Natural and Organic
Tomorrow at 19:00
The Oxford Wine Tavern • Oxford
£20
Shumei Natural Agriculture learning course Part 2 (2025)
Sat, Sep 13, 13:00
Shumei Yatesbury • Calne
£20
Shumei Natural Agriculture Open Day 2025
Sat, Aug 30, 13:00
Shumei Yatesbury • Calne
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Paint Your Pet!
Mon, Aug 18, 19:00
OX9 3JS • Thame
£44.04
Nature Club - Bug Superheroes
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00
Science Oxford Centre • Headington
£14
Paint Your Pet! Bicester
Wed, Sep 24, 19:00
Torino Lounge • Bicester
£44.04