Ink, Leaf and Landscape: A Creative Journey into theWilds of Spier, by Nikki Miles

Meet at the Spier Soil Room.
Nikki Miles of Forage Inc will be leading a botanical ink workshop that begins with a gentle guided walk through Spier’s newly opened Wilds – a meandering boardwalk through some of the farm’s most abundant and thoughtfully planted areas.
Along the way, Nikki will share what’s pickable and what’s not, as you forage for the raw materials that will become your colour palette.
Back at the Cowshed’s Soil Room, she’ll demonstrate her process for extracting colour from plants and guide you through making your very own A5 botanical artwork using all-natural, hand-made inks.
Whether you're a seasoned creative or just curious, this is a one-of-a-kind way to experience the landscape and leave with something beautiful to show for it.

About Nikki:
Nikki studied Fine Art at Stellenbosch University and after many years illustrating books and working in the Art Department in the film industry, settled in the tiny village of Baardskeerdersbos.
Nikki’s studio and gallery, Forage, is in the heart of the village. Here she explores natural colours from foraged botanicals, fungi and lichens and runs regular workshops teaching botanical ink making and pigment extraction.
"I am deeply connected to my materials from source to final paint and ultimately to the artwork itself. I love the process and the gifts that I unlock from each plant, the vibrant, unexpected, colours and the playful exploration of the creative process. More than anything, I revel in the joyful discovery and endless possibilities that these natural materials offer." - Nikki Miles

Booking is essential. Spaces are limited.