Ursula Gullow

From Pigment to Paint: Experiments in Hand-Mulled Watercolor

July 19 - 24, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

2D, Painting

Overview

Discover the alchemy of watercolor in this hands-on workshop, where students will create their own personalized, handcrafted paints from raw pigment. This unique experience takes students inside the creative process, from sourcing materials to grinding and mulling pigments by hand, and then experimenting with the luminous and unpredictable nature of the medium. Through guided instruction that incorporates drawing and collage, students will explore the unique properties of handmade paints and deepen their understanding of watercolor as a compelling and expressive medium. This workshop is ideal for artists and makers who want to connect more intimately with their materials, expand their technical understanding of water media, and cultivate a studio practice rooted in curiosity and experimentation. Pigments will be sourced regionally whenever possible.

Course Fee : $760.00

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Ursula Gullow

Ursula Gullow is a visual artist and educator whose practice spans classical painting and drawing alongside various craft methodologies. A graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz with a BA in Sociology and East Tennessee State University with an MFA in Studio Art, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her art has been featured in notable venues such as the Tracey Morgan Gallery, the Asheville Art Museum, and the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh. She is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund's Money for Women Artists Grant, and was a resident artist at the Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts. Ursula has also led the social engagement project, "One is a Crowd," at Artspace in Raleigh, NC. She shares her expertise by teaching at Western University and UNCA in North Carolina.

Artist Website

Explore the 2D Arts Studio

Located in the historic West Building, the 2D Studio is a bright, multi-use room for all 2D related workshops at Arrowmont. Ideal for our printmaking, bookmaking, and painting or drawing classes, there’s plenty of room for groups of up to 20. A small outdoor courtyard offers a shaded place of respite or an extended outdoor instruction space.

Explore the 2D Arts Studio