{"product_id":"drawing-with-walnut-inn","title":"From Walnut to Ink: A Traditional Drawing Workshop","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSaturday October  17, 1:00-4:00PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Gwartzman's Art Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍448 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍁 \u003cb\u003eCapture the beauty of autumn with handmade black walnut ink;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDraw delicate fall leaves with Toronto artist Alan Li.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the colours of the season by creating elegant botanical drawings with rich, handmade Black Walnut Ink. Guided by Toronto artist \u003cb\u003eAlan Li\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll learn to draw a beautiful autumn leaf using a traditional dip pen and nib—a timeless technique reminiscent of the warm, expressive sketches of Leonardo da Vinci.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Alan will also share the fascinating process of making Black Walnut Ink from locally gathered walnuts, so you can continue exploring this centuries-old art form at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll materials are included, and you'll take home:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small bottle of Alan's handmade Black Walnut Ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA metal drawing nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dip pen holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour finished artwork on fine art paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're curious about historical drawing techniques, love nature-inspired art, or simply want to spend a relaxing afternoon creating, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to slow down, learn a beautiful new skill, and leave with handmade tools and artwork you'll treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpaces are limited—register today and welcome the beauty of fall through ink and line.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease wear clothing you don't mind getting a little messy, as ink-making and drawing can be delightfully hands-on!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eArtist and conservationist \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"https:\/\/www.alanlidrawings.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alanlidrawings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlan Li \u003c\/a\u003euses pencils and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through art-based education. Some of his previous workshops with Gwartzman's include: Linocut Notebooks, Subway Sketching, and Butterfly Drawing. See \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emore of his works, and previous workshops here: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alanlidrawings.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.alanlidrawings.\u003cwbr\u003ecom\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a minimum requirement to run this workshop. Tickets are excluded from discounts, or payment using rewards. Orders placed with discounts\/rewards will be cancelled. This workshop is eligible for a refund in the form of store credit up to 7 days before the event. We do not provide credit after the allotted time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this workshop, you'll:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 Learn the fundamentals of drawing with a traditional dip pen and metal nib\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 Create a delicate botanical illustration using handmade Black Walnut Ink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 Discover how to make your own Black Walnut Ink from foraged local walnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 Explore techniques for expressive line work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 See you there! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gwartzman's Art Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":70999317381373,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1238\/4940\/files\/gwartzman-s-art-supplies-event-from-walnut-to-ink-a-traditional-drawing-workshop-1255043563.png?v=1787179271","url":"https:\/\/gwartzmans.com\/products\/drawing-with-walnut-inn","provider":"Gwartzman's Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}