Botanical Inks
Carly Catalano
Rivarossa Botanicals
Discover the magic of colour hidden in nature in this Botanical Inks Workshop. Using inks made from plants, bark, and flowers, you’ll create your own nature-inspired artworks. Begin by making a colour chart to explore how different acids and alkalis shift the tones of each natural ink, deepening your understanding of pH sensitivity in plant pigments. You’ll then paint using both prepared inks and fresh flowers as brushes and colour sources, letting the natural materials guide your creativity. This workshop is a playful and mindful way to connect with nature, explore colour alchemy, and create art with meaning — all from the beauty of the plant world.
Carly Catalano is the founder of Rivarossa Botanicals, a nature-based studio rooted in slow, sustainable practices. Blending her love of art, plants, and traditional craft, Carly creates naturally dyed textiles, botanical inks, and hands-on workshops that connect people to the beauty and rhythms of the natural world. Based in Western Australia, Rivarossa Botanicals celebrates local flora, seasonal colour, and mindful making. Through her work, Carly invites others to rediscover creativity, sustainability, and storytelling through nature.