The Colour Makers House
Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria
Natural Artists Pigments
produced by Traditional Colourmen
Shop
Handcrafted Paints & Pigments
Discover the timeless beauty of artists' pigments, crafted with purity and tradition
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Our range of natural paints and pigments are created through age-old processes, perfected over millennia . . . Read More>
Experience
Making Natural Colour
Visit a Traditional Colour Maker and see or Learn how to make Paints and Pigments . . . >
The shop is a vibrant echo of a colourmen's house from 150 years past. It's not just a visit; it's a journey back in time for those who cherish art and heritage . . . Read More >
Daily Demonstrations
Embark on a daily adventure with us. These family-friendly sessions are not just demonstrations but a window into the soul of art. Lasting about 45 minutes, they're a perfect sojourn for art enthusiasts, young and old.
No Need To Book - Just turn up at 11.00 and 13.00 hours except
Wednesday & Sunday
Explore
The Colour Makers House
The Colour Makers House rebuilt in 1677 is being given a new lease of life . . . >
A small restoration town house with a very grand staircase and many period features
Read
The Colour Makers of Appleby Novel
A captivating and inspirational novel about a young artist starting out on her journey . . . >
Inspired by true events, this tale follows Alice, an ambitious art graduate, on her transformative journey in the enchanting town of Appleby. Guided by Thomas, a master colour maker, she delves deep into . . . Read More >
Pre-Order
By pre-ordering your copy today, you don't just get a book – you become part of an exclusive circle of readers who will embark on an artistic odyssey before its grand unveiling in May.
When you order your book in advance you are invited by Mark to join him on the Creative Journey and
shape the story of the
Colour Makers Novel!
To Book Your Alchemist's Workshop Experience - Discover the Traditional Heritage Craft
of Making Paint & Pigments
Discover the amazing stories behind colours and to find out more - Click Here >
Comments from visitors to the Colour Makers House during Open Heritage Week
- Wonderful place to look around and very helpful owners.
- The visit to the colour makers house in Appleby offered the opportunity to discover something new (the creation of foraged pigment) and was time well spent in the company of an interesting maker. We also enjoyed looking around the house and learning about its history.
- It was a very interesting visit and we bought some paint making materials.
- Fascinating process and wonderful building.
To Find Out More About the Colour Makers and the New Book!
What Fellow Artists say about ...
"Hi Mark,
Thanks so much for sending the beautiful pigments and the watercolour pan - I am very grateful indeed.
As an ecological artist I am so pleased to have found your pigments to use alongside my own and was very happy to see the sheep's wool padding as well.
Thanks again and best wishes,
Claire"
Claire from Gloucestershire purchased three glass vials of pigments online
Neil Walker Cumbria
" Had a wonderful day today in this fabulous shop huge thanks to both Marks for a fascinating, informative and inspiring time.
I look forward to developing my knowledge in the coming months.
For anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of natural paint making I highly recommend booking a workshop"
Neil from Cumbria joined us on a day long pigment and paint making workshop
Business Hours
- Mon - Sat
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- Sunday
- Closed