A Brief History of Ink (and Paint)

What does a Mexican beetle have to do with the American Revolution? How did teachers grade homework in ancient Egypt? Which colors carried the death penalty for use in ancient Greece? How can you be killed by wallpaper? Colors have carried importance for us since the dawn of time, come learn a few ways humanity has used colors in the past. Ink maker Bert Anderson will go over a brief history of the uses of dyes and pigments around the world, including some unexpected and intriguing examples. A half hour presentation with a Q&A session following. 

COST – FREE

Entrepreneur and owner of Anderillium Ink based out of Tampa FL. Bert Anderson started writing with a fountain pen as a very young teen. During his college years while studying biochemistry, he started making inks for his own use. Friends and family encouraged him to produce inks for sale. Anderillium, Inc. came out of that and the rest is history.

1 HOUR

33 PEOPLE LIMIT

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