When chemistry, botany and art meet

Curious Conversations

English - November 27, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB
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A curious conversation with Helen Coleman about how she combines her three passions - chemistry, botany and art.

Helen is the founder and artist of the Dye Pot Studio, where she creates dyes, inks and paints from plant pigments. Helen uses her knowledge of science after working in labs for 30 years to get creative, experiment with the potential of eco-dye and teach others scientific process.

In this episode, Helen talks chemical reactions, unexpected results and the importance of scientific method.

For more about Helen visit www.helencolemanart.com.au

Curious Conversations is a podcast by Peel Bright Minds. Presenter and producer Skipper van Peer asks guests simple questions about their STEM-related careers, passions or area of expertise.

Curious Conversations is just one way that Peel Bright Minds is inspiring a curious community - find out more at www.peelbrightminds.com.au

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