You are invited to join local artist, Greg Chiykowski, as he continues his deeper examination into the thrills of making your own inks.
This year’s program, “Ink Spots: Making Ink from Compost” builds on the successes of last year’s program “Ink Spots of Richmond Hill: Making Ink from Locally Foraged Materials.” Please see Greg's website https://artbygreg.weebly.com
The Ink Spots program includes:
- public presentation (Monday, October 20,2025)
- workshop (Sunday, November 9,2025)
- art show (January 2026, dates to be finalized) featuring various artists using these homemade inks.
Ink Spots: Making Ink from Compost - Presentation Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm,
Cost: Free
Location: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill Street, Richmond Hill
This presentation will focus on making inks from common materials found in your compost. Greg will discuss which compost ingredients are suitable for making your own ink, the ink-making process, and will have samples on hand to highlight the rich vibrant and sometimes surprising colour of homemade inks. Due to limited seating, the presentation is restricted to the first thirty registrants. Pre-register for the presentation by emailing [email protected]
Ink Spots: Making Ink from Compost – Workshop Date: Sunday, November 9, 2024 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 - Payment can be made by e-transfer or cash.
Location: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill Street, Richmond Hill
Greg will instruct a half-day ink making workshop, focusing on ink made from common materials found in your compost. All participants will leave the workshop with two small, bottled samples of ink made during the workshop. Space for the workshop is limited to ten participants. Book early since the workshop last year sold out. For registration, contact Greg by email - [email protected] You are invited to join Greg for the free October 20 presentation to learn and share the thrill of making your own inks from easily obtained compost materials. Ink Spots: Making Ink from Compost … part science, part art and pure magic.
This project is a Recipient of the City of Richmond Hill Community and Cultural Grant.
